| ID | 138122 |
| Title Proper | Insurgency in Nigeria |
| Other Title Information | a comparative study of Niger delta and Boko Haram uprisings |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aghedo, Iro ; Osumah, Oarhe |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Niger Delta militancy and Boko Haram insurgency pose the greatest security threat to Nigeria since the end of the civil war in 1970. This article places both rebellions in comparative perspective. It argues that, though spatially and ideologically differentiated, both insurgencies are products of the dysfunctional character of the Nigerian state. Owing to poor governance, the state relies essentially on repression and the military option in managing challenges to its legitimacy, leading to the radicalization of violent non-state actors. The article recommends the need for developmental politics and a critical re-examination of the National Question to make the state more relevant to the people. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 50, No.2; Apr 2015: p.208-222 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2015-04 50, 2 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Insurgency ; Militancy ; Niger Delta ; Boko Haram |