Breaking News: More Than 200 people killed by Gunmen in Nigeria.

Civiwars with extremist groups such as Boko Haram have become increasingly costly in the daily lives of people in Nigeria, among the worst affected are young children, women and the elderly.

Gunmen in Nigeria killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more in multiple raids in the northwest region.

After details began filtering out early Saturday, the first official toll was communicated on Sunday. Gunmen in Nigeria killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands in multiple raids in the northwest Zamfara state.

The Nigerian minister of humanitarian affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, called the past week's attacks "horrific and tragic."

Gunmen rampaged through Anka and Bukkuyum districts, murdering dozens of people and dealt a heavy blow to authorities struggling to restore order. The minister said more than 10,000 people were displaced when "scores are still missing."

These militant Islamist groups have been killing innocent people in Nigeria every day. The government has been making efforts to ensure the safety of Nigerian citizens but there are still efforts needed to restore peace among parts of the country.