Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in Nigeria after one of the deadliest attacks in months, lawmaker says
Armed extremists kill at least 162 people in Nigeria amid ‘security crisis’
- Armed extremists killed at least 162 people during attacks on Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara state, western Nigeria, on Tuesday evening.
- A lawmaker attributed the attacks to the Lakurawa, an armed group affiliated with the Islamic State, while Amnesty International reported over 170 fatalities and noted prior warnings sent to villagers.
- The state governor characterised the incident as a 'cowardly expression of frustration by terrorist cells' in response to ongoing military operations in the region.
- These attacks are part of Nigeria's complex security crisis, which involves Islamic militant insurgencies and a rise in kidnappings across its north-western and north-central regions.
- The United States has deployed military officers to Nigeria and conducted airstrikes against IS-affiliated militants in December as part of its efforts to address the security situation.
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