A Ghana-based civil society organisation has condemned the recent terrorist attacks on Woro and Nuku villages in Kwara State, which reportedly claimed at least 162 lives, calling for coordinated regional action against terrorism, corruption, and governance failures driving insecurity across West Africa.
Desk: Security | Regional Affairs | Governance
Date: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Time: 10:10 WAT
Location: Accra, Ghana
According to a statement issued by the President of the Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO) Ghana, Samuel Adobah, the attacks attributed to the Lakurawa group linked to the Islamic State underscore the escalating human cost of violent extremism and the vulnerability of rural communities to organised terror networks.
The organisation expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Nigeria, extending condolences to affected families while warning that fragmented security responses and weak governance structures continue to enable extremist violence across borders.
UFO Ghana linked persistent insecurity to what it described as a “winner-takes-all” governance culture in parts of Africa, arguing that exclusionary politics, limited accountability, and corruption have fuelled conflict, displacement, and underdevelopment. The group stressed that security responses must be matched with inclusive governance reforms that prioritise citizen welfare and institutional trust.
The statement also urged African leaders to confront corruption as a conflict multiplier, noting that poor governance weakens state capacity, undermines public confidence, and creates conditions exploited by terrorist groups. Governance, the organisation said, must remain a continuous process centred on protection of lives and livelihoods.
UFO Ghana further condemned the use of violence by any identified or unidentified groups to advance grievances, calling instead for peaceful engagement and dialogue as the only sustainable pathway to stability.
FACT-CHECK & BACKGROUND CONTEXT
Nigeria has faced sustained security challenges from terrorist and bandit groups operating across multiple regions, with rural communities often bearing the brunt of attacks.
Regional bodies including ECOWAS and the African Union have repeatedly acknowledged the cross-border nature of terrorism and the need for collective security frameworks. Civil society organisations across West Africa increasingly link insecurity to governance deficits, corruption, and weak community-level protection mechanisms.
The organisation called for stronger ECOWAS–African Union coordination, expanded international support for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, and deeper investment in community-based security and cybersecurity capacity as extremist tactics evolve.
🏷 Tags: Security, Terrorism, Nigeria, Ghana, ECOWAS, Governance
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