Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62
Al Jazeera English's headline. Reported by Al Jazeera English, MyJoyOnline.
What the sources say, in brief
Al Jazeera English reported that the death toll from an attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria has risen to 62, with bandits targeting Binnari village in Taraba state and setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles. MyJoyOnline reported, citing police told the BBC, that the toll from Friday's raid on a remote village in Taraba had risen to at least 48. The two outlets give different figures for the death toll. The sources do not give a date for the attack beyond Friday, and they do not describe any further developments.
Key points
- Al Jazeera English reported the death toll from the attack has risen to 62.
- Al Jazeera English said bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops and motorcycles.
- MyJoyOnline reported that police told the BBC the death toll had risen to at least 48.
- MyJoyOnline said the attack was on a remote village in the north-eastern Nigerian state of Taraba on Friday.
Sources differ: Al Jazeera English puts the death toll at 62, while MyJoyOnline, citing police, puts it at at least 48.
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Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62. Al Jazeera English reported that the death toll from an attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria has risen to 62, with bandits targeting Binnari village in Taraba state and setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles. MyJoyOnline reported, citing police told the BBC, that the toll from Friday's raid on a remote village in Taraba had risen to at least 48. The two outlets give different figures for the death toll. The sources do not give a date for the attack beyond Friday, and they do not describe any further developments. Covered by 2 publications. Al Jazeera English: Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62. MyJoyOnline: Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say.
Who is covering it
- Al Jazeera English Qatar 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. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- MyJoyOnline Ghana Death toll in Nigeria village raided by gunmen rises to 48, police say The death toll from Friday's attack on a remote village in the north-eastern Nigerian state of Taraba has risen to at least 48, police have told the BBC. 26 Oct · Tier 3
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