The 176 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have regained their freedom after spending six months in captivity.
The victims were reportedly held by suspected Boko Haram terrorists before they were released on Wednesday, bringing relief to their families and residents after months of uncertainty.
Confirming the development, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, said in a statement that security forces rescued the victims.
The statement read: “Kwara State Government is happy to share that the security forces have rescued the people who were kidnapped at Woro community in Kwara North.
“Kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, security forces, and everyone who played a role in this huge feat. We are grateful!”
The state government, however, did not give details of how the rescue was carried out or say if any suspects were arrested.
