Terrorism and Insecurity in Nigeria: A Historical Criminology Analysis

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Table of Contents

Dedicationiv

Table of Contentsv

Forewordix

Prefatory Notesxi


Chapter One 

Conceptual Definitions and Theoretical Framework

Introduction1

Conceptual Definitions and Clarifications1

Security1

Threat10

Vulnerability 12

Insurgency 12

Terrorism 13

Historical Criminology22

Conclusion24


Chapter Two

Terrorism in Nigeria: An Over-view

Introduction30

A Historical look at the Global Origins of

terrorism in Nigeria31

A Historical look at the internal developments

of Terrorism in Nigeria36

Causes of Terrorism in Nigeria44

Conclusion66


Chapter Three

Consequences of Terrorism on Nigerian State

Introduction74

Consequences of Security Challenges in a

Plural Society, Nigeria75

Conclusion90


Chapter Four

Combating Terrorism in Nigeria in the

Twenty-First Century: Policy Options

Introduction95

Options for Combating Terrorism in Nigeria96

Conclusion  118


Chapter Five 

State Collapse: Lessons for Nigerian State

in the in the Twenty First Century

Introduction  122

Manifestations of State Collapse  123

Lessons for Nigeria  134

Conclusion  137

Selected Bibliography 142

Postscript By: His Excellency Vice Admiral,

Murtala Hamman-Yero

Nyako, (Rtd), CFR, GCON, FDMSS 153

Index  162




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