VOICED : The Nigerian border village on the edge of Cameroon's separatist conflict

In November, Cameroon separatists attacked a Nigerian village, killing five, including the local chief. Shaban Ticari, a regional government head, has called for increased security forces. The attack highlights a new threat at Nigeria's eastern border. The governor of Taraba State has requested military support to counter the separatists. The attack left 21 people missing, and 30 Cameroonians fled to Nigeria. The conflict in Cameroon's English-speaking regions has displaced over a million people, with 70,000 refugees in Nigeria. Nigerian soldiers patrol the border, but the military is overstretched due to conflicts with jihadists and armed gangs. Ticari's request for more support may not yield results, leaving locals to fend for themselves.

What challenges does Nigeria face in terms of security along its eastern border?

What has been the impact of the conflict on the population in Cameroon?