Residents of Binnari group in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State are mourning, as reviews point out that greater than 50 individuals had been killed when gunmen attacked the realm final week.
The attackers stormed the group 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 attack left the group 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 group.
Taraba State Police Command insists the dying toll from the attack had reached 48.
The police spokesperson, Victor Mshelizah, mentioned the determine elevated after 23 further our bodies had been recovered on Sunday.
He mentioned police investigations confirmed that some victims drowned whereas attempting to flee from the attackers, whereas others had 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 attack.
