BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

With the major aim of propagating and preserving Islamic teachings and doctrines through violent eradication of western values, Boko Haram insurgency constitutes a serious threat to national development. It puts the unity of the country at a cross road, and undermines her social, political and economic stability. In view of the above, this paper tries to unravel the activities of Boko Haram and its implications on national development. To achieve thisobjective, the research depends on narrative methodology, with reliance on secondary source of data, and adoption of conspiracy theory in its discourse. While Boko Haram insurgency undermines national development, the paper calls for constructive dialogue between government and the group. It also recommends efficient equipment of Nigerian security and the training of the security operatives in the modern anti-terrorism. Finally, there is also an overriding need to institutionalized good democratic governance. Only this can guarantee peace and justice in Nigeria.