At least 58 kill*ed in attack in NE Nigeria, police say
Summary
At least 58 people were killed after unknown gunmen attacked the Binnari community in Nigeria’s Taraba State, with several others still missing. Rescue teams recovered bodies from bushes and a river as the state government began distributing relief materials to affected families.
Key Points
- At least 58 bodies were recovered after an attack on the Binnari community in Taraba State, northeastern Nigeria.
- Police said victims were found in surrounding bushes and a river after the Friday assault in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area.
- An overloaded canoe carrying fleeing victims capsized, and more people were feared missing.
- The Taraba State government has started distributing relief materials to rescued victims and affected families.
