Sociology Summary: Terrorism In North-Eastern Nigeria

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The article is on the scourge of domestic terrorism in North-Eastern Nigeria. The paper notes that domestic terrorism impedes states institutions and economic development. It has resulted in thousands of death, displacement, psychological trauma, destruction of education and healthcare systems, and destruction of the ecological system. The articles describe the Nigerian terrorism problem as complex; where a simplistic western solution will not suffice.
The article notes that Boko Haram the major terrorist group was started to politically entrenched corruption. Its main aim was to institutionalise Islamic government as a countermeasure. The group wanted to put in place Sharia law which would stop the influence of western beliefs in Nigeria. Unemployment, corruption, social injustices, violence were some of the major factors that contributed to the rise of Boko Haram. The article notes that thos...