Over 37 Nigerian Civilians Killed in Attack by Islamic Armed Group

Islamic Extremist Armed Group 'Boko Haram' Attack

At least 37 civilians have reportedly died in an attack by an Islamic extremist armed group in Nigeria, Africa.

According to the Associated Press, on the 30th of last month, 17 people were killed in a shooting by suspected Boko Haram militants in the Gurokayaya village of the Gaidam area in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria, AP reported on the 2nd (local time). The following day, more than 20 residents attending the funeral of the deceased died when a buried landmine exploded.

Gaidam area in Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria (marked in red) / [Image source=Google Maps capture]

Since 2009, Islamic extremist armed groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been resisting the local government and continuing attacks in northeastern Nigeria. In northwestern and central Nigeria, local armed groups known as bandits have been responsible for attacks, kidnappings, and killings of civilians.

The Nigerian government estimates that over 35,000 people have died and more than 2 million have been displaced due to the violence caused by armed groups like Boko Haram. The government has declared security and public order as its top priorities, but so far, no significant improvements have been made.

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