it's a challenge but it's unser mountable. >> reporter: armed groups seem to be attacking at will. blending into the forest. they ambushed worshippers in a mosque and set fire to homes and school buildings. >> this is a classroom that it seems attackers were looking for supply, and stole food from the store, medical supplies and guns from home guards protecting civilians. >> reporter: this man and his friend decided they have had enough. they arm themselves with bows arrows. >> there's no security here. we are by ourselves. that is why we have decided to carry reforms. >> reporter: 50km away more than 60 were killed last month. men were targeted. so here they have formed vigilante groups, controlling their neighbourhoods. they have asked us to hide their identity for security reasons. >> translation: we don't want to steal from anyone. we have no grudges. this is for our own application. >> reporter: the government says it's in control of security in the county. these people are taking no chance. they were caught in a web before, it will not happen again. >>> still ahead -- >> i'm