The Emergence and the Rise of the Terrorism of Boko Haram in Nigeria and Its Implication on the National Development

Abstract

Fewer studies have received more attention in recent times on Nigerian security threat than the insurgence of Boko Haram. Millions of naira that are supposed to spend on development has been diverted to provide security at the expense of national development. The study interrogates the emergence and the rise of terrorism of Boko Haram, focusing on its implication on national development. The work employed both quantitative and qualitative method which relies on primary and secondary sources of data. The paper adopted the frustration aggression theory as its theoretical framework. Ideology of hatred for western education, misinterpretation of Quran, poverty and political factor were identified as major causes of Boko Haram insurgency. The study found destruction of business, loss of man hour, close down of schools, and close down of economic activities as the impact of insurgency on national development. The work concluded by recommending religious tolerance, due attention to traditional Al-Manjiri education, poverty reduction strategy, provision of adequate and effective security measure, and mopping up of all illegally acquired small arms in the country among others. Blocking of the linkage of finance and connection of Boko Haram is also key.