Over 50 victims buried after Taraba gunmen assault – Residents

Residents of Binnari neighborhood in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State are mourning, as experiences point out that greater than 50 individuals have been killed when gunmen attacked the world final week.

The attackers stormed the neighborhood shortly after Friday prayers, capturing at residents, stealing meals provides and setting retailers and bikes on hearth.

A resident who spoke to the BBC Hausa mentioned the assault left the neighborhood in worry and confusion.

“We have never witnessed violence and panic like this before,” he mentioned.

The resident mentioned the gunmen arrived on bikes and headed straight to the native market, the place they opened hearth on individuals.

“They came on at least 150 motorcycles and started shooting indiscriminately, which threw people into panic,” he mentioned.

“We were in the middle of trading when we suddenly heard gunshots. People fled immediately, and many jumped into the water in a pond near the market in an attempt to escape,” he added.

According to the resident, the attackers surrounded the market from all instructions earlier than launching their assault.

“They surrounded the market from every corner, east and west, north and south. They entered the market from everywhere,” he mentioned.

He added that he initially thought the gunmen would finally go away the neighborhood.

Taraba State Police Command insists the dying toll from the assault had reached 48.

The police spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah, mentioned the determine elevated after 23 extra our bodies have been recovered on Sunday.

He mentioned police investigations confirmed that some victims drowned whereas making an attempt to flee from the attackers, whereas others have been killed in close by forests.

However, residents preserve that greater than 50 individuals died within the incident.

No group has claimed duty for the assault.