UNICEF Launches Mental Health Aid for Woro Massacre Survivors
Last update: March 28, 2026
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The February 3, 2026 attack saw over 200 villagers killed and 176 abducted.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has rolled out integrated Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services for survivors of the Woro community massacre in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, targeting recovery across health, education, child protection, WASH, and nutrition.
CBI News reports that UNICEF Child Protection Specialist, Dr. Wilfred Mamah, disclosed this during a two-day training and inauguration in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, noting that with proper care and support, children can heal and rebuild their lives.
Dr. Mamah described the February 3, 2026 attack where over 200 villagers were killed and 176 abducted, mostly children as a grave violation of human rights, stressing that trauma and fear persist in the community.
He said UNICEF is training caregivers on child-friendly approaches, including play and art therapy, to help affected children recover and return to normal life and education.
Village Head of Woro, Umar Bio Saliu, commended the initiative, saying it has equipped residents to cope with trauma, while calling for improved security before schools fully resume.
The attack, blamed on suspected bandits, also destroyed homes and shops, with government, UNICEF, and security agencies continuing efforts to rebuild and stabilize the community.
