Hostage Video: We’re Working With Security Agencies, Stakeholders-Kwara Govt

 Kwara State Government on Saturday expressed deep concern over the disturbing hostage video released by terrorists earlier in the day in which they claimed to have held some people captive while also adding that they were abducted during the tragic February 3 attack on Woro community.

While acknowledging the anxiety the viral video may have caused, the state government in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by the Commissioner for Communications, Hon Bolanle Olukoju also expressed commitment to ensuring that the abductees regain their freedom.

 ‘As always, our thoughts are with all the families affected, and we reaffirm our commitment to securing the safe return of all those impacted.

We acknowledge the anxiety that this footage may have caused. Government officials and security agencies are carefully analyzing the video to establish the identities of the individuals shown.

Since the incident, there have been varying accounts regarding the number of persons abducted. For this reason, neither the State Government nor security agencies have announced a definitive figure. Our priority remains the safe rescue of every affected citizen and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.

We have engaged Woro community leaders to assist in identifying individuals seen in the footage. As of now, a few persons have been preliminarily identified from the video as residents of Woro. Community representatives have also indicated that more individuals remain unaccounted for. It is important to note that some persons initially reported missing have since reunited with their families, while others may have temporarily relocated to neighbouring communities, including Wawa and New Bussa in Niger State.

The Government’s response committee, led by His Highness Ahmed Ibn Muhammed, continues to work with security agencies, local authorities, and community stakeholders to coordinate efforts, humanitarian support, and the safe return of the displaced persons’ the statement added.

While assuring the public that verified updates will be provided as more information becomes available through proper coordination with security and community leaders, the state government however urged residents to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and continue cooperating with the authorities-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you