A decade of Boko Haram activities: the attacks, responses and challenges ahead

Omenma, J. Tochukwu; Onyishi, Ike E.; Okolie, Alyious‐Michaels

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“…The sect has carried out several attacks in the country that have claimed the lives of thousands of Nigerians, led to the destruction of property and infrastructure, and displaced and separated families. Boko Haram is an Islamic fundamentalist sect that is both a terrorist organization and an insurgent group that believes that everything contrary to the dictates of Islam is evil and that their effects are bound to bring unspeakable ruin (Walker, 2012;Omenma et al, 2020). It is believed that the sect rose to oppose the present system in Nigeria, which encourages corruption, injustice, and poverty, and that this system is merely a child of capitalism molded by Western education, influenced and supported by Christianity (Salkida, 2009).…”

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“…Financial and strategic assistance was invested in Africa to minimize the rise of terrorism. In this manner, Africa became integrated into the global war on terror to combat 4 the surge of tactical violent extremism being carried out by rebel groups and malicious nonstate actors such as international terrorist networks, as they gained a strong foothold in Africa and sought to destabilize the continent (Lyman, 2008;Mroszczyk & Abrahms, 2021;Omenma et al, 2020).…”

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Domesticating the Global War on Terrorism in West Africa: Implications for Sub-Regional Security

Newo,

Chidozie,

Osimen

et al. 2024

RGSA

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Objective: The objective of this study is to the recent incidences of terror attacks in the West African sub-region that have only overwhelmed national governments concerned. Using the case studies of Burkina Faso, Mali, Nigeria, and Niger, the paper interrogates the recent scourge of terrorism in these countries within the context of sub-regional security. Theoretical Framework: The structural conflict theory, which argues that conflict is built into the systems and structures of society, is employed in the work. This is based on the radical transformative agenda promoted by globalization and accentuated by the violent intra-state conflicts in Africa, especially following the restructuring of the international security architecture after the end of the Cold War in 1989. Method: The methodology adopted for this research utilizes the qualitative research design using the case study approach. Secondary data is engaged for this study, alongside thematic analysis for the harmonization of data. Results and Discussion: The study discovered that the activities of domestic terror groups is hinged on the unresolved rhetoric of globalization. The study concludes that until there are institutional measures to strengthen the fragile politico-economic structures hurriedly erected after prolonged dictatorships in the countries concerned, the solution to the threat of terrorism will remain a tantalizing mirage. It canvasses for the creation of a civil-military alliance in the war on terror, and the strengthening of democratic institutions to bring about good governance which will make states better equipped to curb terrorism. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the fields of national security, strategic studies and even institutional democracy. These implications could encompass the protection of lives and property within the state, protection of the state’s territorial integrity and the consolidation of democracy by state governments. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the fragilitiy of democracy in West African states as a consequence of prolonged terrorist attacks that are yet to be adequately catered to by civilian governments. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by it practical applicability across the fields of policy and strategic studies, and political science.

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Domesticating the Global War on Terrorism in West Africa: Implications for Sub-Regional Security

Newo,

Chidozie,

Osimen

et al. 2024

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Explaining Boko Haram’s anti-Muslim violence

Usman

2023

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Reintegration Programs and the Willingness of Displaced Persons to Return Home: Analyzing the Role of Social Infrastructure in North-East Nigeria

Adekola,

Cirella,

Brownell

2024

Int. Migration & Integration

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This study explores the impact of Boko Haram's violence on northern Nigeria, particularly focusing on the willingness of conflict-induced internally displaced persons (CIIDPs) to return home and the role of restoring social infrastructure in this process. We employed a mixedmethods approach, collecting data from 866 randomly selected internally displaced persons (IDPs) across eight camps in North-East Nigeria and conducting focus group discussions in two of these camps. Our findings, as revealed by correlation analysis, suggest a positive albeit weak link between the restoration of social infrastructure and the willingness of IDPs to return to their homes. Specifically, the selected social infrastructure improvements accounted for a modest 3% change in the willingness to accept a voluntary return. This implies that while restoring social infrastructure plays a role, it alone is insufficient to significantly boost the willingness of IDPs in North-East Nigeria to return voluntarily. However, our regression analysis offers more nuanced insights. It indicates that restoring access to water and rebuilding access roads in affected communities can have a substantial impact on motivating CIIDPs to return home. Therefore, we conclude that while restoring social infrastructure is a factor, it should not be viewed as the sole solution for promoting willingness to return in a post-conflict context. To address the broader issue, we recommend that governments and policymakers in conflict-affected communities prioritize the restoration of water sources and access roads, as these appear to be critical factors in encouraging the return of IDPs. Additionally, further research is necessary to identify other essential needs and interventions to facilitate the return of CIIDPs to their home communities. This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access. Data AvailabilityThe datasets generated and analyzed during the study are available from the online repository Figshare, titled "Adekola_PhD Dataset Raw Data.sav" at https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.12044349.v1.

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A decade of Boko Haram activities: the attacks, responses and challenges ahead

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Domesticating the Global War on Terrorism in West Africa: Implications for Sub-Regional Security

Domesticating the Global War on Terrorism in West Africa: Implications for Sub-Regional Security

Explaining Boko Haram’s anti-Muslim violence

Reintegration Programs and the Willingness of Displaced Persons to Return Home: Analyzing the Role of Social Infrastructure in North-East Nigeria

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