Abstract
Nigeria has been the victim of persistent terrorism, mostly by religious militant group’s i.e, Boko Haram and Al-Qaeda. The motives of both the organizations is the implementation of Sharia law in the state and creation of an Islamic administrative structure for the purpose of which both organizations have made an alliances. This study analyzes the emergence of terrorism and subsequent counter terrorism measures taken by the state of Nigeria in response to militant terrorist organizations of Al- Qaeda and Boko haram. Initially it outlines the meaning of terrorism and the various ways in which states adopt counter terrorism measures, then specifying on Al -Qaeda and Boko haram. The origins, mechanism and reasons of these terrorist activities are scrutinized along with the protective and reactionary policies of the government in order to curb these activities and maintain state security. Examining the role of the government, state and external actors in this situation, this study concludes that peace can be achieved in the region through careful negotiations between all the
Highlights
The term terrorism has been used to refer to any form of violence that creates a sense of fear among masses to gain a particular political or religious motive
Africa is one of the largest continents in the world with many poor countries scattered across its region, the increase in terrorism can be observed throughout Africa as a whole and could be traced to be caused by the ever growing social, political and economic problems of the states as well as due to its geostrategic location
To understand completely the terrorism and counter terrorism measures taken against Al Qaeda and Boko Haram in Nigeria, it is initially critical to understand the various concepts of terrorism, non- state actors and counter terrorism. below, terrorism and nonstate actors have been defined separately and a relation between both has been created, subsequent to which counter terrorism strategies, national as well as international that have been taken in this regard have been explained
Summary
The term terrorism has been used to refer to any form of violence that creates a sense of fear among masses to gain a particular political or religious motive. Africa is one of the largest continents in the world with many poor countries scattered across its region, the increase in terrorism can be observed throughout Africa as a whole and could be traced to be caused by the ever growing social, political and economic problems of the states as well as due to its geostrategic location. One such state, most affected by terrorism is Nigeria. These activities not just provide a disintegrating environment for Nigeria, but have implications for Europe and the Middle East which both lie at geographical proximity to Africa which is why these attacks have called out national response but international alarm and resultantly international response as well which is crucially required to curb this terrorism, whose ideological base attracts more people and more organizations towards it posing a greater danger
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