Abstract
The atrocious crimes leashed on North Eastern Nigerians evident in brutal killings, rapes, kidnap and violence against humanity by the Boko Haram sect for 16years, is not only devastating but also brings critical narratives to the fore. The threats this sect has posed overtime to the level of peace, security and development of the nation generally, questions the role, agenda and essence of governance in Nigeria especially at the federal level. Available studies bothering on insurgency in the North Eastern region of Nigeria, seem to pay negligible attention to the interconnectedness between peace and development in that region. Applying the democratic peace theory, this paper sets to examine the link between peace, security and development since the formation of Boko Haram in 2002, with particular reference to Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states of Northern Nigeria. The secondary data sources were utilized through theoretical and historical analysis to access, interpret and discuss the findings. The paper submits that the security situation in the region is influenced by the already existing economic dislocation, volatile political terrain, religious insensitivity etc and has adversely affected the peaceful co-existence, security and overall level of development in the region.While a military intervention in curbing this mayhem is expedient, this paper suggests that the assurance of security and overall development of the region should be a top-notch agenda of government in order to fortify any resolve for peace not only in the North east but also in every region in Nigeria. Keywords : Peace, Security, Development, Boko Haram, North-East Nigeria Word Count: 245 DOI : 10.7176/JPID/49-05 Publication date : April 30 th 2019
Highlights
The wanton loss of lives, destruction of properties, kidnappings, and the many internally displaced persons in Nigeria’s North East, factored by the activities of the Boko Haram group has attracted concerns locally and globally, but has in the most part, brought to the fore, the contempt on humanity by humanity in a 21st century era
Nigeria has taken the front space in human right abuse, outrageous number in internally displaced persons, out of school children; kidnap cases, girl and women molestation, suicide bombing and mass murder
Since the above listed are indicators of a war-torn state, the question that comes to the fore, bothers on if Nigeria is at war
Summary
The wanton loss of lives, destruction of properties, kidnappings, and the many internally displaced persons in Nigeria’s North East, factored by the activities of the Boko Haram group has attracted concerns locally and globally, but has in the most part, brought to the fore, the contempt on humanity by humanity in a 21st century era. It is believed that peace and its sustainability through development can only thrive in a stable and mature democracy were government are justly accountable to her citizenry, promoting free and fair elections, resolving disputes through peaceful means and upholding justice above all. This theory supports the argument that the security situation in the region is influenced by the already existing economic dislocation, volatile political terrain, and gross failure of the state system. A study conducted by the UN shows that poverty in 12 Northern states is twice the impact of poverty in other parts of Nigeria (Johnnie :2012)
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