Nigeria Attack Leaves More Than 160 Dead

New York Times - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ruth Maclean, Ismail Auwal and Saikou JammehFebruary 4, 2026 at 08:48 PM

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At least 167 people have been killed in a recent attack on two villages in central Nigeria's Kwara state, according to the Nigerian branch of the Red Cross. The gunmen stormed the rural community, killing dozens and setting homes on fire. The attack occurred in the villages of Woro and Nuku, with no group claiming responsibility for the assault. The particulars of the attack are still being investigated by officials, aid workers, and residents. Nigeria has been under scrutiny over recent killings of Christians, with some analysts suggesting the gunmen may be members of Boko Haram, a terrorist group destabilizing the country's northeast. Security agencies are gathering information to confirm the death toll and extent of the damage.

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Many houses were burned.

quote — Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, a police spokeswoman100% confidence

The Kwara state government confirmed the attack but did not provide details about the assailants or the death toll.

factual — Kwara state government100% confidence

The death toll has risen to 167.

quote — Babaomo Ayodeji, a Red Cross official90% confidence

At least 167 people have been killed by gunmen in attacks on two villages in a rural part of Nigeria.

factual — Nigerian branch of the Red Cross90% confidence

The attack was one of the deadliest in recent years in a country racked by violence.

factual80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Muhammad Kazeem 40% Donald Trump 40% Washington 40% Babaomo Ayodeji 50% Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi 50% United States ×260% Woro ×260% Nuku 60% Boko Haram 70% Red Cross ×270% Kwara ×480% Nigeria ×790%

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nigeria attack 100% gunmen 80% violence 70% death toll 70% boko haram 60% kwara state 50% insecurity 50% religious killings 40%

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Nigeria

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