Nigeria, June 15 -- On February 3, 2026, armed men dressed in military uniforms stormed Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing at least 170 people and abducting scores of women and children.

The attack, widely described as the deadliest security incident in Kwara State's modern history, left entire families shattered and displaced hundreds of residents.

More than four months later, many of those abducted have yet to return home.

Here is what we know about the attack and its aftermath.

What happened in Woro?

Residents said the attackers arrived in Woro and neighbouring Nuku on the evening of February 3.

According to community accounts, the gunmen first headed to the residence of the traditi...