United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Gutteres, has condemned the mass slaughter of about 200 people in Kwara State.
The UN chief, in a statement on his X page, said he strongly condemned the attacks that left hundreds dead in Woro and neighbouring communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack of 3 February, in Kwara State, Nigeria,” Gutteres wrote.
He added, “My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Nigeria. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”
The massacre of about 200 people in Kwara has sparked reactions across Nigeria, attracting global media attention.
President Bola Tinubu has deployed security agencies to the affected communities.
Amnesty International, condemned the killing of more than 200 people in separate incidents, which occurred on February 3, in Kwara and Katsina States.
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“Amnesty International strongly condemns the attacks on rural communities in Kwara and Katsina state on Tuesday 3 February 2026, in which gunmen killed over 200 people. Many of those killed were shot at close range and some were burnt alive.”
Source: Punch
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