At least 35 people have been killed after gunmen raided Woro, a remote village in Kwara State, authorities say. Residents describe it as the deadliest attack in the area this year.
The attackers struck late Tuesday, moving through the village shooting people and setting homes and shops on fire. Many villagers fled into nearby bushes to escape.
Several residents are still missing, raising fears the death toll could rise.
The attack highlights growing insecurity in Kwara State. Armed groups, often called bandits, have been spilling over from Niger State, targeting isolated farming communities with killings, kidnappings, and looting.
Security agencies are assessing the situation, while local leaders are calling for stronger protection along border communities. No group has claimed responsibility.
