ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY IN NIGERIA
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Background of the study
Democratic government was installed in Nigeria in 1999 after more than 16 years of military dictatorship. The aspiration of the populace was that with the coming of civilian government the dividends of democracy will spread to all nooks and crannies of Nigeria. However, their hopes have been dashed by the recent events in Nigeria. Fifteen years after civilian rule, the country’s security situation is pathetic that nobody in the country is safe from the attacks of terrorists, kidnappers, armed gangs and militants. Electoral and communal violence has also compounded the security situation that has made Nigeria unsafe for residence.
The activities of the dreaded Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram have been a great concern to the Nigerian government and the international community, as in up to date, Boko Haram has killed more than 10,000 citizens despite the security measure taken by the federal government of Nigeria to checkmate the heinous crime of the sect against humanity. It was in the light of the failure of the government counter terrorism drive that made youths in the North- East part of the country to form a youth anti-terrorism movement called “Civilian JTF” to complement the effort of the government counter terrorism strategy.
To shed more light, Alabi, (2012) opined that terrorism is not only a Nigerian drawback; it is a world obstacle. Neither is it a solely Islamic crisis. Extremists are to be found in all religions. The crucial study is that, the increasing salience of Islamist terror could also be defined by the special experiences of Arab-Muslim societies and how faith has customarily been deployed as a weapon of political struggle.
According to Alozieuwa (2012) as cited by Anyadike (2013) “the challenge posed by Boko Haram in Nigeria is not only about the viciousness of either its terror campaigns or the sect’s avowed mission to impose Islamic law on the country, but about the confusion regarding the exact cause(s) of the violence”. A lot of factors have been attributed to the cause of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria such as socioeconomic, political and religious factors. However, Awojobi (2014) and Onuoha (2014) posit that the high-rate of poverty in Nigeria has made the youths enlisted in the ranks of Boko Haram foot soldiers which has elongate the conflict since 2009. Most of the activities of the sect are concentrated in the North-East of Nigeria. Despite the state of emergency that was declared by the Federal government, the killings, bombings and kidnappings of Boko Haram continue unabated. The activities of Boko Haram sect have led to economic, social and psychological implications in the North-East Nigeria where the sect has a strong presence. The purpose of this study is to unravel the implications of Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East Nigeria.
Statement of the problem
Domestic terrorism has a long history in Nigeria. Both south and north of the country have experienced acts of terrorism. Some groups that pose the greatest security challenge in Nigeria include Niger Delta Avengers, Militant, Boko Haram and others. These groups have adopted strategies that included arson, kidnapping, extrajudicial killings, looting, illegal detention, disappearances, and at worst, a suicide bombing. Although some of these groups receive substantial support from the local population, the fact is that sometimes their tactics of terrorism and poses a particular challenge for the Nigerian military. Since the return to civilian rule, Nigeria has been plagued with a series of violent agitations of various geo-political zones of the country. These violent agitations that took terrorist dimensions contributed to the threat of national security which is capable of disintegrating the country. Terrorist attacks have led to the killing of hundreds of people and the wanton destruction of property worth billions of naira by bombing. The strategic implication of these acts of terrorism on the Nigeria economy is the thrust of this study. Since the activities of these terrorist groups, particularly since 1999, have not only been a major threat to the security of the nation, but also has impacted the economy and make the country one of the most dangerous places to live in the world. The activities of this sect are able to disintegrate the country and cripple economic activities. Thus, the need to find a lasting solution to the grievance of these groups is paramount.
From the foregoing, it becomes increasingly difficult for socioeconomic activities to thrive under the present security threats that have enveloped the north. This is evident in the continuous relocation of Igbo businessmen from the north to other more peaceful environment. Also, the Yoruba people are equally returning to Lagos and Ibadan (Egbemode, 2012:71). It is unfortunate to observe that parents of north origin do not think of the great old Ahmedu Bello University (ABU), Bayero University, Kano (BUK) or University of Jos (UNIJOS) when filling JAMB forms for their children. In other words, for fear of the insecurity situation generally in the northern region, many parents from the area are sending their children to the southern areas of the country for their education. The question is, if the indegenes of the north are equally fleeing from their own God-given environment, what will then be the fate of the socio-economic condition of the region?. Therefore it is upon this premise that this study is set to examine the economic implication of boko haram insurgency in Nigeria.
Objective of the study
The main objective of this study is to examine the economic implication of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. Specifically it seeks
- To examine the causes of terrorism in Nigeria
- To evaluate its operations in the North-East Nigeria
- To examine the implications of Boko Haram insurgency on the economy
- To make recommendations for the way out of the sect insurgency
Research Question
The research is guided by the following questions
- What are the causes of Terrosm in Nigeria?
- How does boko-haram insurgency operates in the North-East?
- What are the implication of Boko-Haram Insurgency on Nigeria’s Economy?
- what can be done to curb the sect’s insurgency?
Significance of the study
The study will be vital to the government, security apparatus and the general public. It will also contribute to knowledge of the implications of Boko Haram insurgency.The study is of paramount importance for policy makers and citizens for it traces the historical development of domestic terrorism in Nigeria, focusing on how corruption, ethno-political control of resources , poor governance, poverty, beatings and blows against etc have all added to the rise of terrorism in Nigeria. The study will enlighten security operatives on the need to develop counter-terrorism strategy to enable them curb the insecurity in the North east. The study will serve as reference material to student and other researchers in this field.
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