THE IMPLICATION OF TERRORISM ON REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: CASE STUDY OF BOKO HARAM

The terrorization of the Northern region by the Boko-Haram sect since 2009 have created fear in Nigeria and has brought about restlessness and insecurity in the country. The study examines the growth of this sect, efforts that has been made in addressing the challenges brought about by their nefarious activities but more importantly the implication on regional peace and security.
The study is descriptive and the data obtained were both primary but mostly secondary sources.
It was found that the implications of the Book Haram's activities on the regional peace and security touches every aspect of Nigeria's social, political and economic system.
In the light of the above findings, the study concludes that the Nigerian nation needs to stand to take a cogent action in order to eradicate the Book Haram menace.




TABLE OF CONTENTS


CHAPTER ONE


1.0 INTRODUCTION


 
1.1    BACKGROUND OF STUDY


1.2    STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM


1.3    OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY


1.4    RESEARCH QUESTIONS


1.5    SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY


1.6    SCOPE OF STUDY


1.7    LIMITATIONS OF STUDY


1.8    DEFINITION OF TERMS


 
CHAPTER TWO


2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW


2.1 Conceptual Clarification of Terrorism


2.2 Boko Haram and Terrorism


2.3 Implication of Terrorism


2.4 Theoretical Framework


 
CHAPTER THREE


RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND.


3.0 Introduction


3.1 Research methodology 


3.2 Historical background of Nigeria


3.3 Population


3.4 Religion


3.5 Culture


3.6 Language


3.7 Economy and Poverty rate


3.8 Education


 
CHAPTER FOUR


ANALYSIS OF THE CASE STUDY


4.0 Introduction


4.1Origin of Boko Haram


4.2 Belief and Ideology


4.3 Operational areas


4.4 Mode of operation


4.5 Targets


4.6 Funding of the sects


4.7 Recruitment & Procedures


 
CHAPTER FIVE


DATA ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS


5.0 Introduction


5.1 Data analysis


5.2 Findings


 
CHAPTER SIX


SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH


6.0 Summary


6.1 Conclusion


6.3 Recommendations


6.4 Suggestions for Further research