Nigeria
BLOODSHED IN TARABA AS DEATH TOLL FROM BINNARI VILLAGE ATTACK REMAINS DISPUTED
A deadly attack on Binnari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has left dozens of people dead, homes and shops burned and residents displaced. Police initially confirmed 10 bodies recovered after the October 23 assault, while the Taraba State Government later reported 25 deaths, Amnesty International said at least 40 people were killed and community accounts have since put the figure at around 50. Gunmen reportedly arrived on motorcycles, opened fire, looted shops, stole food, cash and motorcycles and burned property. Security reinforcements have been deployed, while the state government has begun distributing emergency relief.
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