The Latest Attack on Christians in Nigeria Leaves 160 Dead

Lakurawa, an Islamic State–affiliated group operating in northwestern Nigeria along the border with Niger. Photo via @ZAYIDAHMED/X, Africa Defense Forum.

At least 167 people were killed when gunmen attacked the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State, western Nigeria, according to the Nigerian Red Cross, making it one of the deadliest recent attacks in the country.

The assaults took place Tuesday evening, with attackers carrying out executions and setting fire to homes, shops, and other buildings.