Taraba: Blood, tears in Binnari village

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo
Binnari village, in Amar Ward, Karim Lamido Local Government, Taraba State, came under a gruesome attack on Friday, October 23, 2026. The attack occurred shortly after Juma’at prayers and saw over 50 persons dead, scores injured and food items looted.
Survivors of the attack remain deeply traumatised by the ugly experience. They lament the loss of their loved ones, their businesses and food items, as well as the scale of the attack.
Hajiya Umaru Binta lost her granddaughter during the attack. Both had gone to the market to fry and sell potatoes, as she had done for years: “At some point, there came the sound of gunshots and ensuing confusion. My in...