The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that 62 people were killed and 52 others injured in a bandit attack on Binnari community in Taraba State.
The attack, which occurred on 23 October 2026, also affected 7,123 people and displaced 5,187 residents in Muri C Ward, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area.
NEMA disclosed the figures in a statement on Tuesday, following a preliminary report received from the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA).
The report, submitted by TSEMA Executive Secretary Dr Echuseh Audu, followed an on-the-spot assessment of the affected community.
The agency said its Yola Operations Office was working with TSEMA, the Local Emergency Management Committee, Karim-Lamido local government authorities and other relevant stakeholders to monitor the situation and assess the needs of affected residents.
According to NEMA, the collaboration is aimed at facilitating appropriate humanitarian assistance for victims and displaced persons.
The agency expressed condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
It also stressed the need for coordinated action among relevant stakeholders to address the humanitarian needs arising from the attack.
AbdulBasit Saba is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
