The national headquarters of The Muslim Congress (TMC) has condemned the recent coordinated attacks in Kwara and Katsina states that reportedly claimed more than 200 lives, describing the incidents as a troubling sign of the growing normalisation of mass killings in Nigeria.
According to reports, at least 170 people were killed in Woro community, Kwara State, in what TMC characterised as a methodical assault that nearly wiped out the community. In a separate attack in Katsina State, no fewer than 21 residents were killed in their homes.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by its Amir, AbdulWasi’i Bangbala, the organisation said the victims were “not mere statistics but families, communities and futures violently cut short.”
TMC commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift condemnation of the attacks and the deployment of an army battalion to the affected area, noting that the move aligns with ongoing security measures such as increased police recruitment and intensified operations across parts of the country.
However, Bangbala stressed that the scale of the killings requires more than reactive steps. He called for a strengthened national security architecture, including improved intelligence gathering, faster response mechanisms and clear performance benchmarks for security agencies, especially in vulnerable communities.
The organisation also rejected claims portraying the attackers as jihadist preachers, describing the Kwara incident as a calculated act of terrorism rather than a religious mission. Bangbala said the military-style operation, the siege of the village and alleged prior alerts to security agencies pointed to a premeditated attack, with the narrative of “preaching” used as a cover.
TMC further expressed concern over what it described as a muted response to the killings from sections of the international community, parts of the mainstream media and some religious bodies. It said the limited global attention compared to reactions to similar incidents elsewhere raised questions about selective outrage and the unequal valuation of human lives.
Describing repeated calls for government action as “exhausting and heartbreaking,” the group said Nigerians deserve sustained and effective protection rather than periodic condolences.
TMC urged citizens to unite against insecurity, emphasising that violence threatens all Nigerians regardless of religion, ethnicity or background.