BREAKING: Terrorists Storm Kwara Community, Kill Forest Guard Commander, Four Others, Burn Vehicles

Ilorin, Kwara State– Terrorists in the early hours of Friday launched a deadly attack on Nuku community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least five members of a local forest guard, including their commander.

Afrika Eyes gathered that the attack occurred around 3:00 a.m., when heavily armed assailants invaded the community, unleashing violence on security personnel stationed in the area.

According to Voice of Borgu, the attackers also destroyed several properties during the invasion, leaving a trail of devastation in the community.

In addition, motorcycles belonging to the forest guards were set ablaze, while patrol vehicles operated by the mobile police were not spared, as they were also burnt by the terrorists.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, raising concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of Kwara State and the Kwara South region.

Afrika Eyes previously reported that no fewer than 176 kidnapped victims—mostly women and children—from Woro and Kososo communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, as suspected terrorists believed to be a faction of Boko Haram issued a final opportunity for the victims to appeal to authorities.

In the footage obtained by Afrika Eyes, the abductees appeared visibly distressed, clad in dirty and worn-out clothes, with many looking exhausted, restless, and malnourished after weeks in captivity.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped on February 3, 2026, and as of April 8, 2026—the date referenced in the video—they had spent over two months in the custody of their captors.

In the background of the video, one of the armed terrorists speaking in Hausa language was heard confirming responsibility for the abduction while attempting to justify their actions.

“We are the people that kidnapped the people of Woro and Kososo. We have taught them the teachings and way of life compared to what they were taught before we kidnapped them,” the terrorist said.

He further claimed that the victims had been pleading for help and that the group decided to allow them to speak publicly.

“However, the victims have been begging us and we have given them the opportunity so that their government can hear from them.”

The insurgent also appeared to interrogate the captives, asking questions about what they had allegedly been taught, with the victims responding under visible duress.

“We are giving them the final opportunity to speak out to the government. We understand that everyone understands this,” he added.