# At least 10 killed as attackers raid village in northeast Nigeria

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gunmen-kill-at-least-10-villagers-and-loot-shops-in-northeast-nigeria/
- Published: 2026-10-25T03:20:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T06:33:10+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq1kdlm1ze7do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Africa, World

## Key points

- Gunmen killed at least 10 people in Binnari, with the toll uncertain.
- Survivors reported at least 20 deaths; Amnesty cited claims of up to 50.
- Amnesty called for an impartial investigation and better protection for rural communities.

## Summary

Gunmen attacked Binnari village in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, killing at least 10 people, looting shops and setting houses alight, police say. The death toll may be considerably higher, and the attack has renewed concerns about the protection of rural communities amid widespread insecurity.

Police recovered 10 bodies and are searching nearby bushland for other victims. Survivors told AFP they counted at least 20 dead, while Amnesty International said bereaved families reported as many as 50; its Nigeria director said an initial funeral involved 37 people. A community leader said about 50 motorcycles carried the attackers, who took cash, food and motorcycles during a raid that lasted up to four hours.

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