Deadly Extremist Attacks in Nigeria: Tragedy in Kwara Villages

Extremists linked to the Islamic State launched deadly assaults on two villages in Kwara, Nigeria, killing at least 162. The attacks, carried out by the Lakurawa group, mark one of the deadliest episodes in recent months, according to local lawmaker Mohammed Omar Bio.

In a devastating incident, extremist militants killed at least 162 people during coordinated attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Nigeria's Kwara state. The assaults took place on Tuesday evening, and were reported by local lawmaker Mohammed Omar Bio to The Associated Press.

The violent onslaughts were executed by the Lakurawa group, a faction linked to the Islamic State, marking one of the most lethal attacks in the region in recent months. The attacks raise concerns about escalating violence in the area.

Omar Bio, who represents the affected region in parliament, expressed profound concern over the incident, highlighting the ongoing threat posed by armed extremist groups in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)