Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in west Nigeria attack, says Red Cross

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-Presse in JosFebruary 4, 2026 at 01:50 PM

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Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Woro village, Kwara state, western Nigeria, on Tuesday evening, according to the Red Cross, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the country recently. The attack, confirmed by police and the state government, was blamed on "terrorist cells," with the governor condemning it as a response to ongoing counter-terrorism campaigns. Armed gangs, known locally as bandits, loot villages and kidnap for ransom in the area. A local lawmaker reported that the gunmen also set shops and the king's palace ablaze, and the king's whereabouts are unknown. The Nigerian military has intensified operations against jihadists and armed bandits in the state, claiming successes in recent weeks.

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The attack was confirmed by police, who did not provide casualty figures.

factual — police100% confidence

The Kwara state governor blamed the attack on “terrorist cells”.

quote — AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq100% confidence

The Nigerian military has intensified operations against jihadists and armed bandits.

factual90% confidence

Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in a village in Kwara state in western Nigeria.

factual — Red Cross official90% confidence

Local media reported that the army had “neutralised” 150 bandits.

factual — Local media80% confidence

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Kaiama 40% Sa’idu Baba Ahmed ×250% Nigerian Military 60% AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq 60% Babaomo Ayodeji 60% Jihadist Groups 70% Red Cross ×270% Woro village ×270% Terrorist Cells ×270% Armed Gangs (Bandits) ×380% Nigeria 80% Kwara State ×790%

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attack 90% gunmen 80% kwara state 80% bandits 70% violence 70% security crises 60% red cross 50% jihadist groups 50% counter-terrorism 50%

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Kwara State

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