Extremist rebels in northeastern Nigeria carried out two deadly assaults, claiming the lives of at least 37 villagers.
The first attack occured in Yobe state’s Geidam district resulting in the brutal murder of 17 individuals.
Tragically, another 20 people attending the victims’ burial were killed by a land mine explosion the following day.
The Boko Haram insurgency, which began in 2009, has led to the deaths of over 35,000 people and the displacement of more than 2 million in the hard-hit Borno state and surrounding areas.
Despite efforts by Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who assumed office in May, the nation continues to grapple with security challenges, with armed groups wreaking havoc in the northeast as well as the northwest and central regions, perpetrating killings and abductions for ransom.
In response to the attacks, the Yobe state government has convened an emergency security meeting to address the situation and prevent future occurrences.
However, the exact death toll remains uncertain, underscoring the devastating impact of the recent violence.