A Combined security operatives have arrested three suspected bandits linked to the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The development was disclosed on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Ibraheem Abdullateef, in a Facebook post.
The development was disclosed on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Ibraheem Abdullateef, in a Facebook post.
According to Abdullateef, the suspects were apprehended in Kaiama while attempting to purchase a motorcycle, following actionable intelligence. “The suspects came into Kaiama under the guise of buying a motorcycle but were intercepted by security operatives acting on credible intelligence,” he said.
He added that the suspects are currently assisting investigators in ongoing efforts to rescue abducted victims and restore peace in the affected communities. “They are cooperating with authorities to aid ongoing investigations, facilitate the release of abductees, and strengthen security in the state,” he stated.
The arrests come weeks after coordinated attacks on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, which left scores dead and many others abducted. The incident, widely referred to as the “Woro massacre,” is considered one of the deadliest in the state’s recent history, with reports indicating that between 162 and over 200 people were killed.
In addition, about 176 residents, including women and children, were reportedly abducted during the attacks, heightening concerns over insecurity in the area. A video that surfaced around February 14 allegedly showed some of the victims in captivity.
Governor AbdulRazaq had earlier condemned the attack, describing it as a “cowardly act” against innocent citizens. In response, President Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of military personnel to the area, leading to the launch of a security operation codenamed “Operation Savannah Shield.”
Security agencies have since intensified surveillance and operations in Kaiama and surrounding communities, as efforts continue to track down other suspects and secure the release of those still in captivity.