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Kwara Attack Death Toll Higher Than Government Reports – Expert

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9 months ago

February 6, 2026

Security expert Salihu Dantata claims Kwara attack fatalities exceed government reports, warning casualties could be as high as 300

Security expert Salihu Dantata has claimed that the number of people killed in the recent Kwara State attack far exceeds official government figures.

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Dantata made the statement on Thursday during an interview with Arise Television, saying that residents of the affected local government areas were transmitting information as the attack unfolded, but rescue efforts did not arrive in time.

“You see, starting from the federal government, that particular arena and access has just exited from Mamuda terrorist invasion. That was the same local government joined by Baruto local government, where the Mamuda terrorists had threatened them not to go to farm in the farming season,” Dantata said.

He continued: “As the incident was happening, residents already started transmitting the information. Unfortunately, rescue did not come until a lot of people were massacred. Even the figure the government is trying to give now is below reality. Before I got here, they told me casualties were rising up to 300.”

The attack, which reportedly targeted multiple communities, highlights growing concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, with residents and analysts alike criticising delayed emergency response.

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Authorities have yet to confirm the updated casualty figures, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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US Judge Halts Tree-Cutting at Trump’s Washington Golf Course Project

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2 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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A US judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s golf course project in Washington after more than 500 trees were felled, pending a court case

A US federal judge has halted further tree-cutting at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, DC, after more than 500 trees were felled as part of President Donald Trump’s proposed renovation of the public golf course.

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District Judge Ana Reyes issued the order on Monday, barring the defendants from removing or damaging additional trees while litigation over the project continues.

The judge also ordered the government to provide 10 business days’ written notice before making any irreversible changes to features of East Potomac Park, pending the outcome of the case.

“The Government felled hundreds of trees from the East Potomac Golf Course without real notice even though it knew of the scheduled removal at least a week prior,” Reyes wrote in her 70-page order.

She added that the trees were healthy and posed no known hazards.

Trump, an avid golfer who owns courses around the world, has proposed transforming East Potomac Golf Links, a public course known for its affordable rates, into a facility capable of hosting major championship-level events.

The renovation has faced opposition from environmental campaigners and local golfers.

An environmental group filed a lawsuit challenging the work, while golfers have argued that the century-old course provides an important affordable recreational space in the US capital.

Despite the legal challenge, demolition work had proceeded before the judge’s ruling.

Trump said earlier this month that construction on the 18-hole course was scheduled to begin in November. On Monday, he maintained that the course would close for renovation as planned on November 15 and vowed to appeal the decision.

“The judge has absolutely no right to hold up this very important and beautiful Project,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

In her ruling, Reyes referred to the children’s book ‘The Lorax’ by Dr Seuss while explaining the court’s role in the dispute.

“The court does not speak for the trees,” she wrote, before adding that it “speaks only for the rule of law.”