At least 75 residents have been buried following a violent attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, officials confirmed. Several others remain missing, sending shockwaves across the nation.

The Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Omar, verified on Wednesday night that 75 bodies had been laid to rest, while more residents are yet to be accounted for. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has arrived in Kaiama to assess the situation and commiserate with affected families.

The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that the attack began around 6pm on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said security forces have been deployed to the area, and investigations into missing persons are ongoing.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the incident as a brutal attack by extremists targeting villagers for resisting a distorted religious doctrine. He noted that this massacre is unlike previous incidents involving kidnappings or property raids, labeling it a cowardly act by terrorist cells.

Addressing the Emir of Kaiama, the governor said, “We commiserate with you over the death of 75 of your subjects. These villagers abide by their Islamic faith and refused to alter their doctrine, leading to this targeted attack. It is truly condemnable.”

The Woro community massacre highlights the persistent security challenges in Nigeria, particularly from extremist groups targeting civilians for ideological reasons. Authorities continue to investigate and provide support to affected families, while security agencies intensify efforts to prevent further attacks. you want me to do that?

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, wanted in connection with an alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257.

The EFCC’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the funds were provided by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) for Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited.

The public notice reads: “Timipre Sylva, former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, is wanted by the EFCC over alleged conspiracy and dishonest conversion of $14,859,257, part of funds injected by NCDMB into Atlantic International Refinery and Petrochemical Limited for refinery construction.”

Sylva, 61, hails from Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The notice follows a Lagos State High Court warrant issued on November 6, 2025.

The EFCC urged anyone with information on Sylva’s whereabouts to contact its offices across the country, nearest police stations, or via 08093322644 or info@efcc.gov.ng.

Details on developments in the case will follow.

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A petrol tanker went up in flames on Saturday evening after falling at Ogheghe Junction along Sapele Road in Edo State.

Eyewitnesses said the tanker lost balance due to a bad portion of the road, spilling its content before it caught fire.

The incident caused panic in the area as residents and motorists fled to safety.

The Edo State Fire Service confirmed the incident, stating that officers and firefighting trucks were deployed to the scene around 7 p.m.

However, the agency noted that heavy traffic and motorists’ refusal to clear the way delayed their arrival.

An official from the fire service, identified as Faith, explained that despite the challenges, firefighters eventually contained the blaze and prevented it from spreading to nearby buildings and vehicles.

The Ogheghe axis of Sapele Road has long been described by motorists as a death trap due to its large potholes and poor road condition, which frequently lead to accidents.

Authorities have not reported any casualties as of press time, but traffic in the area remained heavy hours after the incident.

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