Gunmen kill at least 10 people in eastern Nigeria, police say
Gunmen on motorcycles attacked Binnari village in Nigeria's Taraba State, resulting in at least 10 confirmed deaths, though local reports suggest the toll may be as high as 40. The attackers looted shops and homes before fleeing the scene.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing security crisis and the prevalence of banditry in rural Nigeria, raising concerns about the government's ability to protect its citizens.
Nigerian police say a large group carried out the attack on Binnari village in Taraba State.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Police officers gather at the scene of an attack by gunmen in Gari Ya Waye community in Jos North, Nigeria, on, March 30, 2026 [Samson Omale/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 Gunmen have killed at least 10 people in an attack on a village in eastern Nigeria, police said, as the country continues to battle banditry and armed groups in several parts of Nigeria.
Nigerian police said on Saturday that 10 bodies had been recovered as of Friday evening after a large group of gunmen on motorcycles attacked Binnari village in Taraba State.
According to police, the attackers also looted food from shops.
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