Tragedy: Boko Haram terrorists kill 21 mourners in Yobe

Terrorists have besieged Yobe State, killing at least 21 mourners, mostly children and women.

The incident occurred when a tricycle laden with improvised explosive device (IED) was planted by Boko Haram terrorists in the state.

The bomb exploded in Goni in Mittiri village near Gumsa town in Geidam Local Government Area of the state, on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, killing 18 persons instantly.

The avictims were attending the burial of the youths killed by the terrorists over failure to pay tax in an attack launched by the terrorists.

According to a source, “18 persons, mostly children and women died instantly while 3 died at General Hospital in Geidam when they were receiving medical treatment.

“Recently they (Boko Haram) have increased their attacks on civilians, farmers and herders.

“So far 21 persons have been confirmed dead while four people with minor injuries were left in the village.

“The Jega tricycle was loaded with over 30 people who were picked-up to return them to their villages.”

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkareem, confirmed the incident, saying 20 persons had been confirmed dead in Monday attack.