President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate deployment of an Army battalion to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected Boko Haram insurgents carried out a deadly overnight assault on the Worro community.
The directive, which also covers the designation of a field commander and the launch of a military campaign known as Operation Savanna Shield, was made public on Wednesday, the 4th of February, 2026, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the President, the deployed battalion is expected to lead efforts aimed at neutralising the attackers while securing communities considered vulnerable in the affected area.
Tinubu strongly condemned the assault, branding it as “cowardly and beastly,” and said the attackers intentionally went after unarmed and defenceless civilians.
He explained that those killed were targeted after they resisted attempts by the assailants to impose extremist beliefs on them.
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The President further instructed relevant federal and state institutions to collaborate in delivering humanitarian support to the affected communities and to ensure that the perpetrators are tracked down, arrested, and brought to justice.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved families, as well as to the people and government of Kwara State, while offering prayers for the peaceful repose of the victims’ souls.
Tinubu also reassured residents of Kaiama and surrounding communities of the Federal Government’s resolve to restore peace in the area and prevent similar attacks in the future.