Maryam Aminu
The Universal Friendship Organisation (UFO) Ghana has expressed strong condemnation over the deadly terrorist attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State, Nigeria, describing the incident as a painful reminder of Africa’s unresolved security and governance challenges.
In a statement released from Accra on February 5, 2026, the organisation said the killings, which claimed at least 162 lives, highlight the devastating consequences of violent extremism on rural and defenceless populations. The attacks were reportedly carried out by the Lakurawa group, an affiliate of the Islamic State.
UFO Ghana conveyed its sympathy to the bereaved families and the Nigerian people, noting that the scale of destruction reflects a broader regional crisis that demands collective responsibility rather than isolated responses.
Beyond condemning the violence, the organisation drew attention to what it described as structural weaknesses in governance across parts of Africa, particularly the “winner-takes-all” political culture, which it said continues to breed exclusion, resentment, and instability.
The group further identified corruption as a recurring factor worsening insecurity, stressing that leadership anchored on transparency and accountability remains critical to breaking the cycle of violence. It added that governance must be people-centred, with security and social welfare treated as core priorities rather than afterthoughts.
Expressing concern over the displacement of residents and destruction of livelihoods caused by the attacks, UFO Ghana urged the international community to step up support for Nigeria through coordinated humanitarian assistance and strategic security partnerships.
The organisation also cautioned against the use of violence by any group as a means of expressing grievances, insisting that peaceful engagement and dialogue remain the only sustainable paths to uconflict resolution.
As part of its proposals, UFO Ghana called for stronger collaboration between ECOWAS and the African Union to confront terrorism and banditry, while advocating for community-driven security initiatives that empower local populations.
It also urged Nigerian authorities to intensify cybersecurity efforts to address emerging threats linked to online radicalisation and cyber-enabled terrorism.
The statement was jointly signed by the President of UFO Ghana, Mr. Samuel Adobah, and the organisation’s Global Policy Analyst, Mr. Richil Mawuenyega.
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