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At least 62 killed in gunmen attack in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on the Binnari community in northeastern Nigeria, the country's emergency agency said.⁠[1, 4] The attack happened on Friday in Binnari, in the Karim-Lamido local government area of Taraba state, according to Ladan Ayuba, the state head of the National Emergency Management Agency.⁠[3]

The attack also wounded 52 other people and displaced thousands, Ayuba said.⁠[3] Al Jazeera reported that the gunmen set fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles in Binnari village.⁠[2]

Covered by ABC News, Al Jazeera, Los Angeles Times and 1 more

Read first At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria · ABC News

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Of the 1 rated outlet that covered it, 0 are left of center, 1 is center and 0 are right of center. 3 more are not rated.

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    1. 1 ABC News · Center · Oct 27, 8:27 a.m. ETAt least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

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      1. 2 Al Jazeera · Not rated · Oct 27, 11:53 a.m. ETDeath toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62
      2. 3 Los Angeles Times · Not rated · Oct 27, 10:26 a.m. ETAt least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria
      3. 4 Sky News · Not rated · Oct 27, 8:02 a.m. ETAt least 62 killed and thousands displaced in gunmen attack in Nigeria
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