Insecurity and Communal Conflicts in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract

Communal Conflicts is a social problem that affects a significant number of communities in Akwa Ibom States and Nigeria in general. Some lingering Communal Conflicts have affected the past generations, present generation and also attempting to affect future generations if not properly resolved. Most communal conflicts in Akwa Ibom State are direct consequences of the lack of proper demarcation of the boundaries between these communities. The main objective of the study was to investigate the factors that necessitate communal conflicts among communities in Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a survey design. Data were obtained from two sources; Primary Source and Source. Primary data were obtained through interviews and participant observation, while secondary data were obtained from extant literature. Respondents were selected using multiple sampling techniques, this includes purposive, Snowball and random sampling techniques. Two Sociological theories were used to explain the study these include, the Human Need Theory and the Frustration-Aggression Theory. The study recommends (amongst others) that the government should constitute a Panel that would fix Proper boundary demarcation between these communities. The reports of a panel of inquiry "White paper" should be properly implemented to forestall future communal conflicts in Akwa Ibom State. Government should do away with every form of political interest and bias to ensure that Peace is restore among the warring Communities.