Title: CDS Urges Borno, Yobe Residents to Help Identify Insurgents After Fresh Attacks Date Published: 19 March 2026 Description: The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has called on residents of Borno State and Yobe State to take greater responsibility in tackling insurgency, insisting that many of those behind recent attacks are known within local communities.Oluyede made the remarks in Maiduguri during a security visit alongside the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, following their relocation to the North-East on the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.The deployment of the top military leadership comes in response to a wave of explosions that recently rocked parts of Borno, leaving several people dead and others injured.Addressing residents, the defence chief stressed that defeating the insurgency driven by Boko Haram requires active community involvement, noting that perpetrators are often locals.“For us to end terrorism, the people of Borno and Yobe must take ownership of the problem. Many of those carrying out these acts are from these communities—they are known to the people,” he said.He cited a recent attack in Kukawa, where investigations revealed that some of the assailants were residents of the community, describing the situation as evidence of internal collaboration aiding insurgent operations.Oluyede urged communities to cooperate with security agencies, share intelligence, and collectively reject insurgency, emphasising that lasting peace can only be achieved through joint efforts.“We must all resolve that this situation must come to an end. It requires the commitment of everyone,” he added.The CDS also raised concerns over the evolving tactics of insurgents, particularly the use of drones and other advanced technologies in attacks on both military formations and civilian targets.According to him, the Nigerian military is adapting to these threats by acquiring and deploying modern drone systems to counter insurgent capabilities.Recent months have seen a resurgence of attacks by Boko Haram and allied groups across the North-East, targeting both security personnel and civilians, thereby heightening concerns over security in the region. Attached Images: 16d2fdb16b3609808548b645f3e8b8fdc32b8eedc6dee1f6e4766fc6c135c361.jpg Attached Video: None