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Part of situation: Armed banditry in Taraba State, Nigeria (3 clusters)

Taraba State, Nigeria: Gunmen attack Binnari community

Taraba State Binnari community Nigeria banditry gunmen attack Karim-Lamido

At least 58 people have been killed following an attack by unidentified gunmen on the Binnari community in the Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. The assault occurred on Friday, October 23, during the community’s weekly market day, shortly after Friday congregational prayers.

According to Taraba State police spokesperson Victor Mshelizah, the death toll rose to 58 after 15 additional bodies were recovered from surrounding bushes and a river on Sunday. Many victims reportedly drowned while attempting to flee the attackers via a nearby river, and an overloaded canoe carrying evacuees also capsized during the chaos.

Witnesses and community leaders reported that approximately 50 motorcycles carrying attackers swarmed the village. The gunmen reportedly opened fire indiscriminately for approximately four hours, looted shops of cash and provisions, and set houses and business premises ablaze. While Amnesty International reported a death toll of 52, local residents and police recovery efforts have pushed the confirmed number higher.

The Taraba State government has begun distributing relief materials to displaced families and survivors. No group has claimed responsibility for the violence, which occurs amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria involving banditry, communal clashes, and ethno-religious tensions.

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Amnesty International · Binnari · Karim-Lamido Local Government Area · Nigeria · Taraba State · Victor Mshelizah

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Bloody Friday: Terrorists kill dozens as fleeing residents drown in Taraba [muslimnews.com.ng]
Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers, loot shops in north-east Nigeria [www.zambiamonitor.com]
Taraba Attack Death Toll Rises to at Least 50, Many Drowned Fleeing Gunmen [thepodiummedia.com]
Unknown gunmen kill 58 in Nigeria's Taraba [bhaskarlive.in]
Taraba’s bloody market day [dailytrust.com]
Nigeria village attack death toll rises to 48 as police confirm more bodies [ghanaguardian.com]
Unknown gunmen kill 58 in Nigeria's Taraba [www.socialnews.xyz]
Gunmen Kill 58 in Nigeria’s Taraba State, Rescue Operations Continue [yespunjab.com]
Toll in Nigeria 'bandit' attack jumps to at least 50 [gulfnews.com]