City Boy Movement Storms Kwara Govt House, Mourns Over 100 Kaiama Victims, Demands Urgent Security Overhaul After Deadly Woro Massacre

Ilorin,  Kwara State– The City Boy Movement paid a solemn visit to the Kwara State Government House, Ilorin, to commiserate with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the people of the state over the gruesome attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed the lives of more than 100 villagers.

The delegation, led by Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari, MFR, arrived the Government House amid a sombre atmosphere that reflected the gravity of the tragedy that has left families shattered and entire communities in mourning.

By the time Seriki walked into the Government House with members of the movement, it was clear that the visit was not a ceremonial courtesy call but one driven by grief, outrage and solidarity with the victims of one of the deadliest attacks recorded in recent times in the state.

Leading top officials and representatives of City Boy Movement chapters from across the country, Seriki said the purpose of the visit was to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people and government of Kwara State during what he described as a painful and defining moment.

He explained that the massacre in Kaiama had affected communities, shaking the conscience of concerned Nigerians everywhere who long for peace, stability and security.

Speaking during the meeting with Governor AbdulRazaq, Seriki formally conveyed the condolences of Barrister Seyi Tinubu and other senior figures of the City Boy Movement.

Seriki said the loss of lives in Kaiama is heartbreaking and unacceptable. “Our hearts are with the victims of the Kaiama attack. Peace and safety must return to these communities.”

He acknowledged the deep fear and trauma being experienced by families who lost loved ones and by survivors who now live with the scars of violence.

According to him, the scale of devastation in the affected villages compelled the movement to visit Kwara State physically, not only to share in the grief of the people but also to lend its voice to calls for stronger and more decisive security measures.

Seriki also commended the Kwara State Government for what he described as proactive steps taken so far to address insecurity, particularly in Kwara South and Kwara North.

However, he stressed that more must be done to prevent a recurrence of such bloodshed.

He urged security agencies to intensify operations across vulnerable communities to ensure that residents can return to their farms and resume their daily economic activities without fear of attacks.

During the meeting, Seriki formally introduced the leadership structure of the City Boy Movement to the governor and sought his support for the group’s initiatives, particularly those targeted at youth engagement, community development and grassroots security collaboration.

Adding his voice to the concerns raised, the Director General of the City Boy Movement, Francis Tosin Shoga, lamented what he described as the rising wave of insecurity affecting parts of Kwara State.

Shoga noted that although recent interventions by the state government and security agencies had helped to curb violence in some areas, the evolving nature of criminal activities required more coordinated, intelligence-driven and community-based responses.

“While we acknowledge the efforts already made, more coordinated efforts are needed to prevent future attacks,” Shoga said.

He presented project proposals developed by the movement, focusing on community development and security enhancement.

According to him, grassroots engagement, youth empowerment and structured collaboration with local stakeholders remain critical tools in addressing insecurity sustainably.

Shoga stressed that empowering communities to take part in early warning systems and preventive strategies would go a long way in stopping further tragedies like the Woro attack.

Responding, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq appreciated the visit, describing it as a rare and meaningful show of solidarity since the Kaiama incident.

He gave a sobering insight into the security challenge, noting that the forest in Kaiama Local Government Area is vast and complex, stretching across Kwara, Niger and Kebbi states, and even larger than the notorious Sambisa Forest.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working closely with the federal government and security agencies to flush out criminal elements and restore stability to the region.

Hon. Lawrence Garki, in his remarks, praised the governor for his steadfast support and leadership in the face of the crisis.

He assured Governor AbdulRazaq that the concerns and commitments expressed during the visit would be relayed to Barrister Seyi Tinubu, emphasising that sustained collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to building safer and more resilient communities.

For the grieving families in Kaiama, the visit served as a reminder that their pain has not been forgotten—and that the call for justice, security and lasting peace continues to echo far beyond their villages.