Abstract:This paper examines the profound impact of banditry and kidnapping on the educational landscape of Northwest Nigeria. The region, which historically had been slow in its appreciation for formal education has, in the last two decades, been encouraged to embrace studentship through concerted efforts by government and private investors. However, this development has suffered premature death as the region has witnessed a surge in violent activities, particularly targeted at educational institutions and students. U… Show more
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