Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday arrived in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to commiserate with the state government and residents following last week’s deadly attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area.
The Vice President, who was received at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Senator Sadiq Umar and other top officials, is scheduled to engage key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, local authorities and security chiefs.
His visit comes days after gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists attacked Woro, reportedly killing more than 100 residents and setting parts of the community ablaze.
According to reports, an unconfirmed number of women and girls were abducted during the assault, while dozens of injured victims were taken to medical facilities, with some already discharged.
At least 75 of the victims were buried in a mass funeral conducted according to Islamic rites on Wednesday.
In response to the incident, President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate deployment of a military battalion to the affected area to restore security and prevent further attacks.
The Woro tragedy has drawn widespread condemnation from both local and international communities, as authorities intensify efforts to stabilise the area and support affected families.
