The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has denounced the deadly attacks carried out between February 3 and 4, 2026, in Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The group also condemned a separate attack in Katsina State, where suspected bandits reportedly killed more than 20 people in Doma community, Tafoki Ward of Faskari Local Government Area.
In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, the coalition said reports from local authorities and community sources showed that many residents were killed in the Kwara incident, with casualty figures exceeding 100, while several others sustained serious injuries.
The statement added that homes, shops and farmlands were destroyed during the assault, forcing survivors—mostly women, children and the elderly—to flee for safety.
Charanchi said: “The attackers reportedly stormed the community in a coordinated assault, unleashing violence on residents, destroying homes, and forcing survivors to flee, once again exposing the persistent vulnerability of rural communities to armed criminal groups.
“The Coalition extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those brutally murdered in this senseless attack. We also express our heartfelt sympathy to the injured and to all residents who have been displaced and traumatised by this act of terror.
“The pain, grief and insecurity inflicted on these communities are unacceptable and must not be normalised. The people and communities, like all Nigerians, have the fundamental right to live in safety and dignity.
“The scale and brutality of this attack highlight the growing threat of terrorism and banditry spreading, and expose the dangerous gaps in the country’s security architecture, particularly in rural and border communities.”
The coalition urged the Federal Government to fast-track the recruitment and training of Forest Guards to support security forces operating in frontline areas.
It also called on Nigerians to remain united, resilient and peaceful despite provocations, while urging leaders at all levels to act with urgency.
Charanchi stressed that protecting citizens remains the core responsibility of government.
He said: “We welcome the approach as we believe those guards that would be drawn from the communities would be instrumental in combating terrorists and bandits in every nooks and crannies of our communities.
“While the Coalition acknowledges the sacrifices and efforts of security personnel on the front lines, the persistence of such deadly attacks shows that current responses remain inadequate.
“There is an urgent need for a more decisive, intelligence-driven and people-centred security strategy that prioritises the protection of lives over reactive damage control.
“The CNG therefore renews its call on the Federal Government and the Kwara State Government to take immediate and concrete steps to secure vulnerable communities, strengthen intelligence gathering, improve early warning systems, and ensure visible security presence in high-risk areas.”
He also urged authorities to provide prompt relief, medical care and other support for victims and displaced families, while ensuring those responsible are quickly identified and prosecuted.
“Beyond immediate security measures, this tragedy underscores the need to confront the deeper drivers of insecurity, including poverty, unemployment, social exclusion and governance failures that allow violent groups to thrive,“ the added.
