Publication Date: 2023/06/17
Abstract: Acts of terrorism in Nigeria have been identified with different terrorist groups, particularly, Boko Haram. This group emerged, developed and carried out several attacks in Nigeria from 2009 till date. During the commencement of hostilities, their targets were mostly restricted to the security officials in addition to civilians, their communities and business establishments. Later, their targets were expanded and nothing was spared. Their activities resulted in huge destruction of lives and property as well as displacement of millions of people. This work appraises the impact of Boko Haram terrorism on national security and national development in Nigeria. Using the doctrinal methodology, this work finds that acts of terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram have seriously weakened national security and crippled national development advancement in Nigeria. Accordingly, this work recommends strengthening of national security and addressing the ill indicators of development, particularly, education, poverty, unemployment and persistent injustice in the country.
Keywords: Boko Haram, Terrorism, National Security, National Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8050005
PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JUN700.pdf
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