Terrorism and Nigerian Economy: An Assessment of the Boko Haram Insurgency

Terrorism and Nigerian Economy: An Assessment of the Boko Haram Insurgency

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page — — — — — i
Declaration — — — — — ii
Certification — — — — — iii
Approval — — — — — iv
Acknowledgment — — — — — v
Dedication — — — — — vi
Contents — — — — — vii
Abstract — — — — — x

CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Background of the Study — — — — 1
1.1 Statement of the Problem — — — — 3
1.2 Objectives of the Study — — — — 4
1.3 Research Questions — — — — 4
1.4 Assumption — — — — — 4
1.5 Significance of the Study — — — — 5
1.6 Research Methodology — — — — 5
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the study — — — 5
1.8 Definition of Terms — — — — 6
1.9 Outline of Chapters — — — — 8

CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
2.0 Introduction — — — — — 11
2.1 Conceptual Clarification– — — — — 12
2.1.1 Terrorism — — — — — 12
2.1.2 Nigeria’s Economy — — — — — 17
2.2. History of Terrorism — — — — — 20
2.2.1 Causes of Terrorism — — — — — 23
2.2.2 Implication of Terrorism — — — — 25
2.3 Trends and Patterns of Terrorism in Nigeria — — — 26
2.4 Meaning of Boko Haram — — — — 29
2.4.1 Membership of the Boko Haram Sect — — — — 31
2.4.2 Ideology of the Boko Haram Sect — — — — 32
2.4.3 Religious and Ethnic Basis of the Boko Haram — — — 33
2.5 Theoretical Framework — — — — 36

CHAPTER THREE
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF BOKO HARAM AND DIMENSIONS OF ITS
OPERATION
3.0 Introduction — — — — — 41
3.1 An Overview of Boko Haram — — — — — 42
3.1.1 Evolution of Boko Haram — — — — 44
3.1.2 Dawah Phase — — — — — 45
3.2 Background of the Boko Haram Terrorists Activities — — — 46
3.3 Dimensions of the Boko Haram Terrorist Activities — — — 50

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.0 Introduction — — — — — 60
4.1 Research Question 1 — — — — 60
4.2 Research Question 2 — — — — 62
4.3 Research Question 3 — — — — 68

CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.0 Introduction — — — — — 77
5.1 Summary — — — — — 77
5.2 Conclusion — — — — — 80
5.3 Recommendations– — — — — 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY — — — — — 85

ABSTRACT

The impact of the activities of the dreaded Boko Haram has brought physical, psychological, and economic damage to Nigeria and has become a threat to the entire nation. It is against this background that the study examined the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on the economy of the affected states in Nigeria. The study was literature-based research and therefore descriptive in structure.

Basically, secondary data that was used in this research include relevant textbooks, magazines, archival materials, published and unpublished works, journals, newspapers, and internet materials all of which the researcher thoroughly explored for critical examination and analytical insight. The data collected were analyzed using a framework of and simple percentages.

Findings from the study indicate that the atrocities of Boko Haram have severe implications on the economy and social lives of the people of the northeast where the activities of the sect are concentrated. The study recommends that anybody that has links with the sect should face the law and the government should develop a strong political will to fight the scourge.

INTRODUCTION

Terrorism and insurgency are globally becoming a household word as there is no nation that is completely absolved from its effect. This is the reason why Rourke (2008) observes that war, , and other forms of transnational are in many ways more threatening today than ever before as civilian casualty has been on increase. It is however difficult to evolve a single definition for the term “terrorism”.

The difficulty emanates from the lack of consensus or unified perspective among nations or scholars as to what could be regarded as a terrorist act (Oche, 2001). Hence, terrorism has been described variously as both a ; a crime and a holy duty; a justified reaction to oppression, and an inexcusable abomination since it is a function of whose point of view is being represented (Awake, 2008).

Indeed, the worldwide manifestation of terrorism and insurgency has been evident in Africa, but also in Nigeria. With particular reference to Nigeria, the phenomenon has found expression in the emergence of Boko Haram insurgency (2001-date). Since its advent, the sectarian insurgency has wreaked immense havoc in the country, especially by “using explosives and firearms with gruesome, fatal” consequences (Awake, 2008).

The alarming level of terrorist attacks in different parts of the country, leaving unpalatable consequences for the nation’s economy and its growth. To address the threat to national security and combat the increasing waves of crime, the Nigerian government since 2013 has budgeted a huge amount of money on security, and the National Assembly passed the Anti-Terrorism Act in 2011(Ewetan, 2013).

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