Nigeria, June 22 -- Despite the killing of at least 600 Boko Haram insurgents (JAS and ISWAP) in Borno State in the last three weeks, apprehension remains among the war-weary residents.

The Nigerian military has recorded major successes since revving up its counter-insurgency operation in the North-east, codenamed Operation Hadin Kai.

Those killed by security agencies included at least nine top commanders of the groups terrorising communities in the region by imposing taxes and implementing capital punishments on residents.

PREMIUM TIMES spoke with residents who said the shadows cast by the terrorists in the communities remain despite the intensity and successes of the military operation.

Farmers are still afraid to go to their farms,...