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At least 20 killed in attack on village in northeastern Nigeria
Gunmen attacked Binnari village in Taraba state, in northeastern Nigeria, on Friday.
Reported death tolls differ: Amnesty International said at least 40 people were killed, while survivor accounts cited at least 20.
Police had initially confirmed 10 deaths, and later recovered more bodies, according to Amnesty.
Residents said the attackers opened fire after Friday prayers and looted shops for food and other goods.
The attackers were described as part of a wider pattern of heavily armed groups that raid villages, kidnap people and steal livestock in northern Nigeria.
The attack adds to recurring violence in the country, but no further action or investigation was reported.
At least 40 people were killed in an attack on Binnari village in Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria, Amnesty International said.
Police said a large group of gunmen carried out the attack, while survivors cited by Okaz described gunmen on motorcycles.
The attackers opened fire and looted shops, according to police and residents.
Police had reported recovering 10 bodies by Friday evening, and more bodies were recovered on Saturday, according to Amnesty International.
Okaz reported at least 20 deaths based on survivor accounts, while Amnesty International said the toll was at least 40.
- Who
- Gunmen attacked the village; at least 20 people were reported killed by Okaz, and Amnesty International said at least 40 were killed.
- What
- An armed attack involving gunfire and looting.
- When
- Friday afternoon; residents said the attackers opened fire after Friday prayers.
- Where
- Binnari village, Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Gunmen attacked Binnari village, according to police and Amnesty International.
Police had announced the recovery of 10 bodies, according to Okaz.
Police said in a statement that a large group of gunmen carried out the attack.
Amnesty International said more bodies were recovered after police had earlier confirmed 10 deaths.
- Village
- Binnari
- State
- Taraba
- Amnesty International death toll
- At least 40
- Okaz death toll
- At least 20
- Bodies recovered by Friday evening
- 10