The image displays a rural scene in Ayati, Nigeria, under a bright, partially cloudy sky

The image displays a rural scene in Ayati, Nigeria, under a bright, partially cloudy sky. In the foreground, a dirt path, sparsely covered with dry vegetation and scattered debris, extends into the mid-ground. Two individuals in military-style camouflage uniforms are walking away from the camera along this path. The person closest to the camera is barefoot, wearing a camouflage t-shirt and trousers. The individual slightly ahead and to their left wears a long-sleeved camouflage top, trousers, and appears to be wearing boots. The path is flanked by lush green fields of cultivated crops on both sides. A distinct excavated trench, showing recent earthworks, runs parallel to the path on the right side. In the mid-ground, to the far left, a camouflaged military utility vehicle, possibly an armored SUV or pickup, is partially visible within the green fields, positioned off the main path. A mounted weapon system, resembling a heavy machine gun, is visible on top of this vehicle, and several individuals are present on or near it. Further down the path, beyond the walking military personnel, a group of approximately 15-20 civilians, including visible children, is gathered near the edge of a village or settlement, characterized by visible structures and dense trees. The background features a line of dense green trees, with a large, prominent tree centrally located. A cellular communication tower is partially visible above the treeline on the far right horizon. The lighting suggests late afternoon conditions.