Key facts
- At least 62 people were killed and 52 injured in the attack.
- Thousands of people have been displaced from their homes.
Gunmen attack kills 62 in Nigeria's Taraba state
IN SHORT
At least 62 people were killed and 52 injured in a bandit attack on Nigeria's Taraba state on Friday. Thousands were displaced as gunmen chased residents towards the Benue River, where some drowned while trying to escape, according to the National Emergency Management Agency. The incident occurred in the Karim-Lamido local government area, a region frequently affected by insecurity.
Key Numbers
62people killed
52people injured
15bodies recovered from Benue River
Who's Involved
gunmen
attacked a community in northeastern Nigeria
L. Ayuba
head of the Taraba State National Emergency Management Agency
Victor Mashelizah
spokesperson for the Taraba police
Amnesty International Nigeria
said gunmen used the river to their advantage
↳ Why This Matters
The attack highlights the ongoing security crisis in northern Nigeria, where armed groups frequently target civilian populations, leading to significant loss of life and displacement.