Nigeria, June 26 -- Shock, anger, and despair have gripped communities across Nigeria's North East following deadly attacks in Niger and Kaduna States that left over 100 people among them soldiers and vigilantes dead.

The attacks were allegedly led by Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader known to operate in Nigeria's North West region.

In a street interview with The News Chronicle on Thursday, residents across the North East expressed deep concern and frustration over the growing insecurity in the country.

Many described the situation as both shameful and alarming, particularly questioning how such a large number of soldiers could be killed despite the presence of military forces.

A resident from Maiduguri lamented that the North Ea...