Investigations reveal that the tragic Woro massacre in Kaiama, Kwara State, which claimed around 176 lives, was orchestrated by Abubakar Saidu (Sadiku), a notorious terrorist now dubbed the “Shekau of the North-Central.”
Security sources trace Sadiku’s rise to Boko Haram, noting his strategic westward expansion into forests spanning Niger and Kwara states, particularly the Kainji Forest, now described as Nigeria’s “new Sambisa.” Analysts warn that his faction may have operational links with JNIM, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel.
The Woro community reportedly received prior warning letters, but military and security responses failed to prevent the attack. Eyewitnesses described assailants arriving on motorcycles with AK-47s, blocking escape routes, storming the Emir’s palace, and executing residents systematically from 6:30 pm to 2 am.
Experts warn this signals a dangerous shift in insurgent tactics, combining ideological extremism with strategic territorial control. Sadiku’s operations show increasing sophistication, exploiting forest corridors and weak security presence, posing a serious threat to North-Central Nigeria. Authorities are urged to strengthen intelligence, forest monitoring, and local security networks to prevent further atrocities.
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