Gunmen kill at least 10 villagers and loot shops in northeast Nigeria
Summary
Gunmen raided Binnari village in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, on Friday, killing at least 10 people, looting shops and burning homes, police said. Residents reported at least 20 deaths, while Amnesty International said bereaved families reported up to 50; authorities said they were searching for more casualties.Key Facts
- Police said they recovered 10 bodies with gunshot wounds after responding to a distress call.
- The attack took place in Binnari, in the Karim Lamido area of Taraba state.
- The gunmen reportedly arrived on motorcycles shortly after midday prayers and were in the village for up to four hours.
- Community leader Malam Abubakar Saifullahi said the attackers looted cash, food and other goods, and took motorcycles left behind by fleeing residents.
- Police said the attackers had left before officers arrived and that searches for missing or wounded people were continuing.
- Amnesty International said families it contacted reported as many as 50 deaths; its Nigeria director said an initial funeral included 37 people.
- Amnesty International called for an impartial investigation and accused authorities of failing to protect rural communities.
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