The Woro abductees kidnapped by terrorists in February 2026 have been reunited with their families in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The victims, who were rescued by a joint security operation on August 4, 2026, were on Thursday transported from Ilorin, the state capital, to their ancestral communities in Kaiama.
They had been receiving medical attention in Ilorin since their release from captivity.
The spokesperson to the Chairman of Kaiama Local Government, M.D. Baniya, disclosed the victims’ return in a statement on Thursday night.
Baniya said the victims were escorted to Kaiama by the council chairman, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Danladi, alongside the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Omar Shehu Muazu, and the Kiwazi of Wojibe, Hon. Ahmed Ibn Mohammad.
He said the delegation ensured the victims, some of whom were still recovering, returned to their communities safely and with dignity.
According to the statement, the homecoming was marked by emotional scenes as families welcomed their loved ones after months of uncertainty.
The chairman expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for their intervention and efforts towards securing the victims’ release.
Danladi also thanked the Emir of Kaiama and members of the Kaiama Emirate Council for their prayers, guidance and support throughout the period.