Armed Extremists Kill Over 160 in Attacks on Two Nigerian Villages

Armed extremists attacked the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, western Nigeria, killing at least 162 people, according to a local lawmaker. The Lakurawa, an armed group linked to the Islamic State, are reported to be responsible, though no group has officially claimed the attacks. The remote location has hindered aid access. The violence reflects Nigeria's broader security crisis involving Islamic insurgencies and armed gangs, with recent related attacks in other regions also reported.