Around 40 individuals lost their lives in two separate attacks in Yobe state of Nigeria between Monday and Tuesday.
Suspected Boko Haram militants shot at villagers and triggered a land mine in the first significant assault on the northeastern state in 18 months, according to the police, who reported the incident on Wednesday.
The attack took place at Gurokayeya village, Gaidam local government in Yobe State, around 8:30pm (1930 GMT) on Monday.
The police spokesperson for Yobe State Abdulkarim Dungus mentioned that the attackers opened fire on villagers, resulting in the death of at least 17 people.
Additionally, on Tuesday, a land mine detonated, claiming the lives of at least 20 villagers who were returning from the burial of the victims from the previous attack.
Boko Haram has been responsible for killing and abducting residents in Borno state which has been a hotspot for militant activities and the focal point of Nigeria's 14-year insurgency.
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu and his cabinet approved a supplementary budget of $2.8 billion to address pressing matters including defence and security.
However, Tinubu, who is primarily focused on economic issues, has not revealed a detailed plan to address the insurgency in the northern region and the widespread insecurity in other parts of the country.
Residents noted that the Yobe community had enjoyed a year of peace before this attack occurred.
The last recorded explosion in Yobe state happened in April 2022.
According to Lawan Ahmed, a local resident, the militants riding on motorcycles indiscriminately shot at villagers, resulting in the death of approximately 18 people on Monday.
Furthermore, the same insurgents targeted those who had attended the burial on Tuesday, claiming the lives of over 20 individuals.
