Nigeria, May 18 -- Residents are again deserting Borno rural communities following renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents.

The Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists have carried out at least 12 attacks in the state in the last three weeks, resulting in the killing of scores of soldiers and civilians.

Residents had hoped the attacks would reduce after the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, led his state counterpart, Bello Matawalle, the Chief of Defence Staff, Chris Musa, and the service chiefs on a visit to assess the security situation.

However, despite assurances given by the authorities to check the resurgence of the insurgency, the attacks have increased.

Since the security officials' visit, the insurgents have carried out a dozen ...