Abstract
This article seeks to investigate the peace and security implications for Nigeria due to Boko Haram terrorism. Boko Haram is a terrorist group in northern Nigeria that seeks the establishment of a strict sharia Islamic state in the country, as it considers the current type of government corrupt and irredeemable. In this article, we identified and explored three causes of terrorism: economic, political, and social factors. It was found that terrorism is usually the result of some perceived structural issue. Thus, the article uses thematic content analysis to evaluate Boko Haram terrorism and the implications for Nigeria. It was found that Nigeria’s peace and security is severely threatened by Boko Haram and its activities. Consequently, recommendations were proffered as a means for the Nigerian government and security agencies to combat the Boko Haram threat. Keywords: Boko Haram, Terrorism, Counterterrorism, Peace, Security, DOI: 10.7176/JAAS/71-01 Publication date: April 30 th 2021
Highlights
Nigeria gained political independence from British rule on 1 October 1960 (Yusuf 2017)
Nigerians especially in the northern region of the country live in constant fear and worry
As could be deduced, such a situation disrupts the flow of everyday life and is a threat to national peace and security
Summary
Nigeria gained political independence from British rule on 1 October 1960 (Yusuf 2017). The Boko Haram terrorism that developed in the northern part of the country (Akubo and Okolo 2019), only came to compound issues and dampen the possibility for the giant state to achieve veritable peace and security. Acts of terror such as those perpetrated by the Boko Haram sect are not a compliment and go a long way in damaging Nigeria’s internal cohesion, but its international reputation as well. Somalia, where Al-Shabab terrorist group holds strong (Ali 2008) is a case in point
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