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Death Toll Reaches 40 Following Terror Attack in Nigeria's Taraba State

Heavily armed gunmen on motorcycles raided the Binnari community in Taraba State, killing at least 62 residents and displacing more than 5,000. Fleeing villagers drowned in the Benue River as the attackers looted food supplies and burned homes.

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The Binnari community in Taraba State was left devastated after heavily armed gunmen looted food supplies and set homes ablaze.From: Over 60 Killed and Thousands Displaced in Bandit Attack on Northeastern Nigerian Village

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Casualties and displacement figures confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency.From: Over 60 Killed and Thousands Displaced in Bandit Attack on Northeastern Nigerian Village ·
The attack in Taraba State indicates a southward expansion of armed groups previously concentrated in Nigeria's northwest.From: Death Toll Reaches 40 Following Terror Attack in Nigeria's Taraba State ·
Emergency responders recovered at least 15 bodies from the Benue River after fleeing residents drowned attempting to escape the gunfire.From: Over 60 Killed and Thousands Displaced in Bandit Attack on Northeastern Nigerian Village ·
Illustration: More than 5,000 residents from the Karim-Lamido local government area have been displaced by the violence.From: Over 60 Killed and Thousands Displaced in Bandit Attack on Northeastern Nigerian Village ·
Hundreds of residents from Binnari and surrounding villages have fled their homes, seeking shelter in neighboring towns.From: Death Toll Reaches 40 Following Terror Attack in Nigeria's Taraba State ·

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