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Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- The death toll from the attack on Binnari village in Taraba state, Nigeria, has risen to at least 48, with some reports from Amnesty International suggesting up to 52 fatalities.
- The attack was carried out by unidentified gunmen on motorcycles who looted shops, set houses on fire, and caused victims to flee, some drowning while escaping.
- The assault lasted up to four hours shortly after midday Muslim prayers, with the attackers fleeing before police arrived to find 10 bodies initially.
- Amnesty International has called for an impartial investigation, criticizing authorities for failing to protect rural communities from recurring violent attacks.
- The incident highlights ongoing insecurity in north-eastern Nigeria, where armed groups frequently raid villages amid preparations for next year’s elections.
