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Gunmen kill at least 40 people in northeastern Nigeria, Amnesty International says
Police said security forces were deployed after the attack, while residents reported a higher toll and widespread destruction of homes and food supplies.
- On Friday, October 23, 2026, gunmen attacked Binnari village in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 40 people according to Amnesty International, though police initially confirmed only 10 deaths.
- Northern Nigeria has experienced a surge in attacks by heavily armed criminal gangs known as bandits, who frequently raid villages to abduct residents and steal livestock, establishing a pattern of recurring violence in the region.
- The attackers invaded the village with heavy gunfire and looted food items from shops, police said, while homes were set ablaze during the assault that left residents fleeing and some persons reported missing.
- Amnesty International condemned the attack on Saturday, calling for accountability and urging authorities to demonstrate commitment to protecting lives in the face of systematic violence and impunity.
- Security agencies remain on red alert with joint reinforcement teams comprising police, military and other security forces deployed to the area to prevent further attacks as the full scope of casualties emerges.
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Gunmen kill at least 40 people in northeastern Nigeria, Amnesty International says
Gunmen killed at least 40 people in an attack on a village in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Friday afternoon, Amnesty International said. o A large group of gunmen carried out... -October 24, 2026 at 03:00 pm EDT MarketScreener
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