The Problem of Terrorism and Insecurity in Nigeria and its Consequences on National Development

Abstract

This study aims to identify the problems of terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria and its attendant consequences on national development, highlighting the aggregate effects of the activities of the Boko Haram terrorists in the Northeast, Bandits in the Northwest, Militants in the Niger Delta, and Fulani Herdsmen across the Country. The qualitative and analytical methodologies will be used in order to explain in details the problems, issues and solutions to the problem of Terrorism and Insecurity in Nigeria. This research finds that the hydra-headed monster of Terrorism and Insecurity ravaging Nigeria in recent times occasioned by indiscriminate attacks razing from vehicular bombing, suicide bombing, sporadic shootings in densely populated areas, razing of police stations, churches, kidnappings of school girls and women; the invasion of farmlands, destruction of crops; rape, armed robbery, murder, destruction of oil facilities; and killings of travelers; by Boko Haram Terrorists, Herdsmen, Militants and Bandits across Nigeria, has resulted in the loss of incalculable lives and properties with a far reaching consequence on national economy and development. This has resulted in the decline in foreign private investments and FDI, economic redundancy and wastage due to attacks on oil facilities. It further recommends that the Nigerian government should quit playing politics with terrorism and seek International supports from Countries with prior history of terrorism, whilst empowering the Nigerian military with sophisticated weapons and adequate strategic surveillance to effectively combat insurgency.

Terrorism and Banditry: Implications for Nigeria's Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

“…Collaborative efforts among neighboring countries and regional organizations are crucial to address the cross-border nature of these threats (Ismail & Rabi, 2022;Samuel & Odunayo, 2019). Within Nigeria, the implications of terrorism and banditry have been deeply felt across various aspects of society (Nzubechukwu et al, 2022;Dami, 2021). These threats manifest in the form of bombings, kidnappings, armed robbery, and other violent activities (Sunday & Emmanuel, 2021).…”