Islamic Militancy and Global Insecurity: The Challenge of Boko-Haram in Nigeria

Abstract

The increasing dimension and scope that the Boko-Haram crises has assumed since its emergence in 2009 has necessitated a more critical look at the challenge facing the nation state – Nigeria and indeed the globe. The paper which adopts the desk research argues that even though Nigeria has been faced with series of security challenges before now, the activities of Boko-Haram pose a major and fundamental challenge to her existence and global security. The activities have led to the destruction of lives and properties, and even threatening the corporate existence of the country, and have made Northern Nigeria environment not only unconducive for investment from within and outside the country, but has also seriously disrupted social life. Against the backdrop of the monumental effects of the Boko-Haram activities, we have recommended among other measures the collaboration of the Nigerian government with the US and other European partners on tackling the menace of the sect; the creation of the Rapid Response Force (RRF) that is well trained, well equipped and highly mobile to deal with these kinds of situations where they may arise in the future and a strong and enhanced predictive intelligence gathering capacity by the nation security forces.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n1p503