Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62
Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.
Al Jazeera English reports: Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.
This world story centres on Nigeria. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Binnari and Taraba.
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- Binnari, Taraba
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