Armed Islamist extremists kill 162 in western Nigeria villages

[France 24 - Africa] - 5/02/2026

At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by IS-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the country, including Boko Haram violence in the northeast and (…)

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