Security personnel have arrested three suspected bandits in connection with the February 3, 2026 attack on Woro village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The development was made public on Thursday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Ibraheem Abdullateef, in a statement posted on Facebook.
Abdullateef said the suspects were apprehended in Kaiama after intelligence reports indicated they were in the area under the pretext of purchasing a motorcycle.
He explained that security operatives, acting on the tip-off, tracked and intercepted the suspects before they could complete the transaction.
According to him, the arrested individuals are currently assisting investigators with useful information to support ongoing operations, particularly efforts to rescue abducted residents and stabilise affected communities.
“They are cooperating with authorities to deepen investigations, facilitate the release of those held captive, and strengthen security in the area,” he said.
The arrests come in the wake of coordinated attacks on Woro and neighbouring Nuku communities, which left a large number of residents dead and many others abducted.
The incident, described as one of the deadliest in the state in recent times, reportedly claimed between 162 and over 200 lives, while about 176 persons, including women and children, were taken away by the attackers.
A video that circulated days after the incident allegedly showed some of the abducted victims in captivity, raising further concerns over their safety.
Governor AbdulRazaq had earlier condemned the killings, describing them as a heinous act against innocent citizens.
Following the attack, President Bola Tinubu ordered the deployment of troops to the affected areas, leading to the launch of a special security operation codenamed Operation Savannah Shield.
Security agencies have since intensified surveillance and operations across Kaiama and adjoining communities, as efforts continue to apprehend other fleeing suspects and secure the release of victims still in captivity.
