Suspected terrorists on motorcycles raided Gada Oli, a village near Wawa and close to Woro in Kwara State, late Saturday, firing shots into the air and looting mobile phone shops, residents said.

Witnesses said the attackers stormed the community at night, shooting sporadically to disperse villagers before breaking into stores and carting away mobile devices. No casualties were reported.

“They entered on motorbikes and started shooting in the air to chase people away. After people ran, they went into phone stores and took phones,” a resident told reporters.

The latest incident comes weeks after one of the deadliest attacks in the state’s recent history. In early February 2026, suspected Boko Haram militants struck Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, killing scores of residents.

Eyewitnesses said the gunmen surrounded the villages in the evening and opened fire from multiple directions, leaving residents trapped. Those who attempted to flee were shot, while others were reportedly gathered at the palace of the village head and executed.

Homes were set ablaze, shops looted and dozens abducted. Death toll estimates ranged from more than 160 to over 200 people, with at least 50 others injured.

The militants were said to be enforcing their version of Sharia law and punishing communities for rejecting their demands, further heightening fears across rural parts of the state.

In the aftermath of the February massacre, survivors accused security forces of failing to prevent the attack. Some residents alleged that troops deployed to the area focused on mounting roadblocks and harassing locals rather than pursuing the assailants.

The renewed violence has intensified concerns about security in parts of Kwara State, particularly in communities near Kaiama, where residents say they remain vulnerable to further attacks.