[HumangleMedia] As terrorists intensify attacks on military formations in rural parts of Borno, displaced persons say they are paying the price twice: threatened by terrorists for not giving information, and punished by security forces who think they do.
SUMMARY
Modu Baluye became displaced after a gun battle involving terrorists and the military at a displacement camp in Monguno, northeastern Nigeria.
Following several terror attacks in Borno state, residents were forced to evacuate for fear of being perceived as collaborators, leading to more displacement for already affected communities.
Residents, caught between the military and insurgents, face impossible decisions as providing intelligence can result in severe consequences from either side.
The military's distrust towards communities and the retaliatory actions from terrorists complicate the civilians' situation, often resulting in punitive military raids and forced evacuations.
Experts like Professor Abubakar Mu’azu criticize the military’s assumption that civilians willingly aid insurgents, advocating for more measured approaches to cultivate trust and collaboration with the communities.
Overall, the fear-induced silence among civilians jeopardizes counterterrorism efforts, requiring strategic adjustments and cross-border cooperation for effective intelligence operations.
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