- Safiu Kehinde
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack in Kwara communities where over 170 people were reportedly killed.
Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, stressed the importance of swiftly bringing the perpetrators of the dastardly attack to justice.
NPO Reported that terrorists belonging to Memuda sect had on Tuesday night carried out the deadly attacks on Nuku and Woro communities.
The attack which lasted into the early hours of Wednesday, left scores dead and property destroyed.
The UN chief conveyed his “heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of Nigeria”.
The Secretary-General also wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“The Secretary-General reiterates the solidarity of the United Nations with the Government and people of Nigeria in their efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism and stresses the importance of bringing the perpetrators to justice,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, the death toll is expected to rise as bodies continue to be discovered.
Many victims were reportedly shot at close range, while homes and shops were set ablaze, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushland.
The attack was the deadliest recorded in the area in recent months, amid a sharp rise in violence across Nigeria’s northwest and north-central regions, where armed groups have increasingly targeted civilians.
The worsening security situation has also contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis, with large-scale displacement and growing hunger and malnutrition across affected areas.