Nigerians return home to rebuild lives shattered by Boko Haram

Attacks by Boko Haram have left a trail of destruction throughout northeast Nigeria. With government control restored, families are now returning home to find their villages and towns destroyed.

Attacks by Boko Haram have left a trail of destruction throughout northeast Nigeria.

In Adamawa state, the army forced out the armed group’s fighters three years ago.

With government control restored, families are now returning home to find their villages and towns destroyed.

Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Adamawa state in northeast Nigeria.