Authors :
Dr. Michael D. Hanson
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8050005
Abstract :
Acts of terrorism in Nigeria have been
identified with different terrorist groups, particularly,
Boko Haram. This group emerged, developed and
carried out several attacks in Nigeria from 2009 till date.
During the commencement of hostilities, their targets
were mostly restricted to the security officials in addition
to civilians, their communities and business
establishments. Later, their targets were expanded and
nothing was spared. Their activities resulted in huge
destruction of lives and property as well as displacement
of millions of people. This work appraises the impact of
Boko Haram terrorism on national security and national
development in Nigeria. Using the doctrinal
methodology, this work finds that acts of terrorism
perpetrated by Boko Haram have seriously weakened
national security and crippled national development
advancement in Nigeria. Accordingly, this work
recommends strengthening of national security and
addressing the ill indicators of development,
particularly, education, poverty, unemployment and
persistent injustice in the country.
Keywords :
Boko Haram, Terrorism, National Security, National Development.
Acts of terrorism in Nigeria have been
identified with different terrorist groups, particularly,
Boko Haram. This group emerged, developed and
carried out several attacks in Nigeria from 2009 till date.
During the commencement of hostilities, their targets
were mostly restricted to the security officials in addition
to civilians, their communities and business
establishments. Later, their targets were expanded and
nothing was spared. Their activities resulted in huge
destruction of lives and property as well as displacement
of millions of people. This work appraises the impact of
Boko Haram terrorism on national security and national
development in Nigeria. Using the doctrinal
methodology, this work finds that acts of terrorism
perpetrated by Boko Haram have seriously weakened
national security and crippled national development
advancement in Nigeria. Accordingly, this work
recommends strengthening of national security and
addressing the ill indicators of development,
particularly, education, poverty, unemployment and
persistent injustice in the country.
Keywords :
Boko Haram, Terrorism, National Security, National Development.
