Thirteen Woro Kidnap Victims Still Missing After 163 Regain Freedom

‎Thirteen residents of Woro community in Kwara State remain missing after 163 kidnapped victims regained their freedom on Thursday, according to a local community leader. ‎ ‎

The National Chairman of the Kaiama Development Association, Alhaji Yakubu Salihu, disclosed the update to journalists in Ilorin. ‎ ‎

Salihu stated that official records confirmed thirteen individuals are still unaccounted for following the release of the larger group. ‎ ‎

The freed victims spent approximately six months in captivity before securing their liberty. ‎ ‎

Local officials continue to verify the identities of all released residents to ensure accurate records of those still held. ‎ ‎

The abduction affected multiple households within the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State over the half-year period. ‎ ‎

Community members have appealed to security agencies to help locate the remaining missing persons safely. ‎ ‎

Independent details regarding ransom payments or the exact circumstances of their release could not be confirmed immediately. ‎ ‎

Security forces have intensified patrols across border towns in Kwara North to prevent further kidnapping incidents. ‎

‎State authorities are expected to provide additional support to the reunited families in Kaiama. ‎