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The Phenomenon of Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria

In: Internal Security Management in Nigeria

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  • Francis Chigozie Chilaka

    (Federal University Otuoke)

  • Ikechukwu Idika

    (University of Nigeria)

Abstract

The chapter examines the Boko Haram phenomenon in Northern Nigeria. It argues that the rise of Boko Haram, with its violent disposition to Western values, is a counter-response to Western civilization that is fast eclipsing, if it has not already eclipsed, other civilizations such as the Islamic civilization. In the world and Nigeria in particular, Islam is violently rejecting the values of Western universalism, that is, the view that all civilizations should adopt Western values. This essentially but not exclusively accounts for the Boko Haram problem in Northern Nigeria. The chapter notes that the violent activities of Boko Haram have led to wanton destruction of lives and property, especially in Northern Nigeria. However, it must be acknowledged that the Nigerian government, though belatedly, has downgraded the operational capacity of the sect in recent times. Nevertheless, to downgrade the sect considerably and recapture outstanding territories from the group, efforts should be made to deepen intelligence sharing with other regional military forces because evidence abound that Boko Haram operates more effectively along borders in Northern Nigeria.

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  • Francis Chigozie Chilaka & Ikechukwu Idika, 2019. "The Phenomenon of Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria," Springer Books, in: Oshita O. Oshita & Ikenna Mike Alumona & Freedom Chukwudi Onuoha (ed.), Internal Security Management in Nigeria, chapter 0, pages 85-97, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-13-8215-4_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-13-8215-4_5
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