Shettima visits Kwara after deadly Woro village attack
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Ilorin, Kwara State, to assess the aftermath of the brutal attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area. He was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North, and other top state officials. During the visit, Shettima is expected to meet key stakeholders, including the village head of Woro, the Emir of Kaiama, local government authorities and security chiefs, to review the situation and government’s response. Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists invaded Woro community on Tuesday, setting houses ablaze and killing more than 100 people. An unconfirmed number of women and girls were also abducted in the attack. At least 75 victims were buried in a mass grave on Wednesday according to Islamic rites. Dozens of injured survivors were taken […]