Nigeria's Worst Attack Yet Leaves Dozens Dead as Village Chief Reveals Horrific Details
A devastating attack on the small village of Woro in Nigeria has left hundreds dead and more than 160 people still missing. The violence, which occurred just a week ago, was carried out by jihadist militants who descended upon the predominantly Muslim village with guns blazing.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as "apocalyptic," with buildings reduced to ashes and bodies littering the streets. The attack, which lasted for over eight hours, saw two of the village chief's sons brutally murdered in front of him. His wife and three daughters were also kidnapped by the attackers, who left behind a trail of destruction and death.
The village chief, Umar Bio Salihu, 53, who survived the ordeal by hiding in a house before fleeing to a nearby town, described the night as one of unrelenting terror. "All those shops that are within the road, they burnt them... Some people have been burned inside their houses," he told AFP.
The attack, which has left Nigeria reeling, was carried out by militants affiliated with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram that has been wreaking havoc across the country. The group's roots are believed to lie in neighboring Niger, and its activities have become increasingly brazen in recent months.
Kwara state, where Woro is located, has long been a hotspot for violence by jihadist groups, including ISWAP and other armed organizations. The state borders Niger state, which has also seen a surge in attacks by these groups.
The attack on Woro has sparked widespread condemnation from authorities and human rights groups, with many accusing the Nigerian military of failing to protect civilians. The government has deployed troops to the region in an attempt to quell the violence, but experts say that more needs to be done to address the root causes of the insurgency.
The scale of the attack is staggering, with over 160 people still missing and countless others left homeless or injured. As the search for survivors continues, many are left wondering how such atrocities can occur in a country that prides itself on democracy and human rights.
In another development, unknown gunmen have killed at least 13 people in Doma village in Katsina state, sparking fears of an escalation of violence across Nigeria.
A devastating attack on the small village of Woro in Nigeria has left hundreds dead and more than 160 people still missing. The violence, which occurred just a week ago, was carried out by jihadist militants who descended upon the predominantly Muslim village with guns blazing.
Eyewitnesses describe the scene as "apocalyptic," with buildings reduced to ashes and bodies littering the streets. The attack, which lasted for over eight hours, saw two of the village chief's sons brutally murdered in front of him. His wife and three daughters were also kidnapped by the attackers, who left behind a trail of destruction and death.
The village chief, Umar Bio Salihu, 53, who survived the ordeal by hiding in a house before fleeing to a nearby town, described the night as one of unrelenting terror. "All those shops that are within the road, they burnt them... Some people have been burned inside their houses," he told AFP.
The attack, which has left Nigeria reeling, was carried out by militants affiliated with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram that has been wreaking havoc across the country. The group's roots are believed to lie in neighboring Niger, and its activities have become increasingly brazen in recent months.
Kwara state, where Woro is located, has long been a hotspot for violence by jihadist groups, including ISWAP and other armed organizations. The state borders Niger state, which has also seen a surge in attacks by these groups.
The attack on Woro has sparked widespread condemnation from authorities and human rights groups, with many accusing the Nigerian military of failing to protect civilians. The government has deployed troops to the region in an attempt to quell the violence, but experts say that more needs to be done to address the root causes of the insurgency.
The scale of the attack is staggering, with over 160 people still missing and countless others left homeless or injured. As the search for survivors continues, many are left wondering how such atrocities can occur in a country that prides itself on democracy and human rights.
In another development, unknown gunmen have killed at least 13 people in Doma village in Katsina state, sparking fears of an escalation of violence across Nigeria.
Nigeria's security situation is getting out of control 
. Hundreds dead, 160+ missing & more attacks brewing 
. When will the gov do something concrete about these groups? 
... it's like they're not even trying to hide anymore. I mean, you've got these groups just waltzing into villages and slaughtering people left and right... it's like a never-ending nightmare. And the fact that the military can't seem to stop them is just frustrating 
... like, what's going on? The gov's always talking about how they're gonna take care of this stuff, but at the end of the day, it's all just more of the same 
... and now there's another village being attacked, that's just sick 
it's like we're not doing enough to prevent these tragedies from happening in the first place 
we need 2 support our troops but also work on finding long-term solutions 2 keep our communities safe & secure 
my heart just sinks thinking about this... Nigeria is really struggling 
. Can't believe they're targeting civilians, especially women and kids. And now Doma village has been attacked again 
. The government needs to step up their game and do more to protect civilians from these groups. It's not okay for innocent people to be caught in the crossfire like this 
what's going on with these militant groups and why can't they just leave people alone?!?! 
it's like they're failing us as a nation... and now another village is being attacked? this is just getting out of hand... I just wish there was something we could do to stop all this violence and bring peace back to Nigeria 
And what's with all these attacks happening in one area? Can't they see that's not how you resolve conflicts? It's like they're not even trying anymore 
. I mean, I'm all for security measures and counter-terrorism efforts, but it feels like we're just patching up the same old wounds without addressing the root issues. And don't even get me started on the state of our military 
... can't they do better than that?! 
nigeria needs to come together as a country and find a way 2 stop dis violence 
Can't believe ISWAP is getting away with these atrocities & no one seems to be doing enough about it...