The Negative Impacts of BokoHaram Insurgency on Northern Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 7
Abstract
Boko Haram arose in the early 2000s as a small Sunni Islamic group supporting a severe explanation and application of Islamic law for Nigeria. These sects of persons arecalling themselves Jama‟aAhl as-Sunna Lida‟wa wa-al-Jihad simply means a group of people committed to the “Propagation of the Prophet‟s Teachings and Jihad.” This paper studies the genesis of Boko Haram insurgency and its negative impacts on northernNigeria. Truly, with the advent of the insurgent's group in Nigeria precisely northern region has been disturbed, socially, economically and politically. Boko Haram insurgency has frequently postured a serious menace to the business existence and harmony of the nation. The paper examined the negative impacts of Boko Haram insurgency on northern Nigeria, considering its harmful effects on the socio-economic and political development of the nation, precisely, the northern region. Secondary and primary source of data collection was used to acquire the suitable data. To support the study the researcher used structural violence theory in explaining the topic under study. The study exposed that the activities of the insurgent groups have affected lives economic and the political activities of the country, the activities have rendered much Nigerian youth and old‟s jobless, particularly in the northeastern region where the insurgency started. Hence, the study suggested that the government should provide a tight security at the borders to avoid unnecessary movement at the borderline. There is a need for proper youth councilling on the significance of lives, peace, and harmony in the society. The government should enact laws against illegal acquisition of arms.
Authors and Affiliations
Mustapha Alhaji Ali, Fatsuma Umaru Bubaram (CLN), Abdullahi Adamu
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