That Boko Haram, a Nigerian based terrorist group, has been terrorizing every part of Northern Nigeria is no longer a new phenomenon as lives and properties are being lost on a daily basis to the insurgent’s sinister activity. What is new however, is the recent onslaught of the terrorist group. In the time past, it had the habit of hiding in the forest known as ‘Sambisa’ from where it perpetrated its malevolence acts. However, it appears as if the carnages and horror the country has seen in recent times are not enough as the insurgent group, once believed to be hiding its face in the forest of Sambisa, is now tending towards separatist expansionism as it is laying claim to the control of some parts of the country, engaging the military in what is rapidly becoming a conventional warfare. Indeed, Boko Haram has fully changed tactics as its attack is becoming more brutal with its well-equipped sophisticated weapons. Suicide-bombers are being dispatched ahead of high-speed convoys; the dissidents showed an eagerness to die in battle rather than duck bullets. Without the airstrikes, the results would have been otherwise. Given the approach of the Nigerian politicians to this issue, this crisis may remain a recurring problem. In the middle of these crises, the Nigerian government seemed to be short of ideas on how to curtail the excesses of this deadly group and nip its activities in the bud. After a critical field-work in the crisis-prone area, this research analysis the problems and offers a far-reaching recommendations on how the crisis can be permanently dealt with.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Nigeria: Home of Contradictions
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to address the crisis in Northern Nigeria, highlighting the capabilities of the Nigerian army to overcome the Boko Haram insurgency. It analyzes the security challenges from a unique perspective, offering solutions to the existing security impasse.
- The Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria
- The impact of Boko Haram's activities on Nigerian society
- The Nigerian government's response to the insurgency
- The role of external forces in the conflict
- Potential solutions to the crisis
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the Boko Haram insurgency and its impact on Nigeria, emphasizing the recent shift towards separatist expansionism and the group's increasingly brutal tactics. It also highlights the Nigerian government's perceived lack of effective response to the crisis.
- Nigeria: Home of Contradictions: This chapter delves into Nigeria's complex demographics, including its large population, diverse ethnic groups, and religious divisions. It also discusses the country's economic growth and its status as the largest economy in Africa.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this text include Boko Haram, terrorism, insurgency, Nigerian army, Sambisa Forest, Nigerian government, security challenges, and solutions to the crisis.
- Quote paper
- Adewale Stephen (Author), 2014, A Surge from the Forest: Towards Rescuing the Africa's Giant from the Boko Haram's Clench, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/280813
