Crime & Justice
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Gunmen slaughter at least 40 people in Taraba state's Binnari village
Armed attackers killed at least 40 residents of Binnari village in Taraba state, Nigeria, according to Amnesty International.
A large group of gunmen stormed Binnari village in northeastern Taraba state on Friday, opening fire and looting food stores. Police initially reported 10 deaths, but later recovered more bodies, bringing the death toll to at least 40. Amnesty International confirmed the figures in a statement. The assault is part of a broader wave of bandit raids across northern Nigeria that involve kidnapping and livestock theft.
Why it matters
The massacre highlights the growing threat of bandit violence in northern Nigeria and its impact on civilian safety.
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