Boko Haram Terrorists Parade Over 100 Abducted Victims In Kwara Community, Accuse Nigerian Government Of Propaganda

A video circulating widely on social media and news platforms shows suspected Boko Haram militants parading dozens—possibly over 100—abducted individuals in a Kwara State community, while directly accusing the Nigerian government of spreading propaganda to downplay the scale of their recent attacks and abductions.

The footage, first reported by  SaharaReporters on February 14, 2026, captures a group of armed men leading a long line of captives through what appears to be a rural or forested area. Among those visibly distressed in the video are women, children, and at least one nursing mother, many of whom look exhausted and frightened. One of the militants is heard interrogating the victims, asking them to confirm where they were taken from. The captives respond that they were abducted from Kaiama Local Government Area, specifically pointing to the Woro community.

In a clear message aimed at authorities, the militant spokesperson claims the government is lying about the number of people kidnapped during the deadly raid earlier this month. He accuses officials of falsely stating that only 20 to 30 individuals were taken, insisting the true figure is far higher—over 100—and using the parade as proof to debunk what he calls deliberate misinformation to Nigerians and the international community. The group labels these official reports as propaganda designed to minimize the impact of their operations and the broader insecurity gripping parts of the country.

This latest development follows a horrific attack on February 3, 2026, when armed extremists stormed the villages of Woro and nearby Nuku in Kaiama LGA. Reports from residents, local lawmakers, and humanitarian sources indicate that the assailants killed between 162 and over 200 people, many of them local Muslims who reportedly refused demands to adopt the group's extreme ideology or allow preaching in their communities. Homes and shops were set ablaze, and dozens—primarily women and children—were forcibly taken away amid the chaos.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the initial assault as a "cowardly expression of frustration by terrorist elements," while President Bola Tinubu attributed it to Boko Haram and swiftly deployed an army battalion to the area to restore order and pursue the perpetrators. Some accounts have linked the attackers to splinter factions or affiliated groups like Lakurawa or ISWAP elements expanding southward, highlighting how jihadist violence once largely confined to the northeast is now manifesting in north-central states like Kwara and Niger.

The video's release has sparked widespread outrage online, with many Nigerians expressing shock and anger over the government's alleged underreporting. Comments on platforms like X and Facebook accuse officials of complicity or negligence in addressing the escalating threats, calling for greater transparency and urgent action to secure rural communities. Others debate whether the perpetrators are core Boko Haram fighters or bandits adopting the name for notoriety, though the group's rhetoric and tactics in the footage align closely with their known propaganda style.

For the families of those abducted, the images offer a painful glimpse of loved ones still in captivity, more than a week after the initial massacre. Community leaders in Kaiama have spoken of ongoing searches for bodies and the deep trauma left behind, with entire neighborhoods devastated and survivors fleeing for safety. The International Crisis Group and other observers note that the region around Woro has become a hotspot for overlapping criminal and extremist activities, complicating security responses.

As the video continues to spread, it underscores the persistent challenge of insurgency in Nigeria, where groups exploit grievances, enforce ideological control through violence, and use media to challenge official narratives. The abduction of vulnerable civilians—especially women and children—remains a tragic hallmark of such conflicts, drawing parallels to past high-profile cases while raising fresh questions about protection for remote communities.

Authorities have not yet issued a detailed response to the specific claims in the video, but the incident has intensified calls for robust intelligence, community engagement, and coordinated efforts to dismantle these networks before they expand further. For now, the focus remains on the safe return of the captives and justice for the victims of this brutal episode in Kwara's unfolding security crisis.

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