Tension is gripping rural communities in Niger State today after heavily armed suspected terrorist group openly stormed several villages in the Borgu Local Government Area. 

For over two hours on Sunday afternoon, the armed men moved freely on motorcycles through Zugurma, Kulho, Soba, and Adogon Malam, preaching extremist ideologies and warning community leaders of imminent attacks if they refuse to cooperate.

 Making matters worse, traumatized residents allege that local police officers abandoned their duty posts and fled into hiding the moment the alarm was raised. 

Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine the growing fears in parts of Niger State and ask whether enough is being done to protect communities living under the shadow of insecurity