More than fifty survivors of the recent bandit attack on the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State are currently receiving treatment in hospitals.
At least 102 have been confirmed killed, while an unconfirmed number of people have been kidnapped, as the Emir described the massacre as the worst in the history of Nigeria.
The survivors sustained varying degrees of injury during the attack.
Senator representing Kwara North Senatorial District, Sadiq Umar, has paid a visit to the victims.
The lawmaker sympathised with those suffering from gunshot wounds and other injuries, describing the incident as heartbreaking and prayed for their speedy recovery.
He also reassured the victims of his continued support during their period of recovery.
He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the deployment of security personnel under Operation Savannah Shield to restore peace and track down perpetrators of the attack.
Senator Umar also commended Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for what he described as swift intervention, particularly the directive to the State Emergency Management Agency to provide relief materials for affected persons.
The senator called for sustained security operations across Kwara North, noting that the district has continued to experience security challenges.
He urged residents to remain united, hopeful, and prayerful, while reaffirming his commitment to the wellbeing of his constituents and praying for lasting peace in the region.
