AN ANALYSIS OF THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL TERRORISM IN NIGERIA
AN ANALYSIS OF THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL TERRORISM IN NIGERIA

Summary/Abstract: This study delved into the intricate web of the political economy of terrorism in Nigeria, examining the multifaceted factors that contribute to the persistent threat of terrorism in the country. Nigeria has faced significant challenges posed by various extremist groups, including Boko Haram and other splinter factions. To comprehend the roots of terrorism in Nigeria, it is imperative to analyze the intersection of political, economic, and social factors that have fueled the rise and sustenance of these violent movements which dovetails into historical grievances, ethnic tensions, and power struggles. Thus, the study’s objectives included to analyze the causes of terrorism in Nigeria, identify the alleged actors and their primary motivations. The study adopted the historical design and the qualitative method of data analysis. The study found out that the existent socio-political landscape creates room for easy terrorists’ recruitment and thus recommended amongst others that the Nigerian government should identify and foreclose all sources of inspiration, funding and recruitment to the sects; and proactively engage civil society stakeholders in the fight against the sects, as well as reinvent the institutions of state to deliver on good governance as a mechanism of restoring trust on the Nigerian state.

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