Extremists kill 37 villagers in latest attack in Nigeria's hard-hit northeast

Islamic extremist rebels in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 37 villagers in two separate attacks, marking a resurgence of violence in the region. The first attack occurred in Yobe state's Geidam district, where gunmen shot and killed 17 villagers. The following day, a land mine exploded, killing 20 people attending the burial of the victims from the previous attack. The Boko Haram group has been responsible for the insurgency in Nigeria since 2009, resulting in over 35,000 deaths and the displacement of millions of people.