Boko Haram: Developing New Strategies to Combat Terrorism in Nigeria

Abstract

Nigeria is currently faced with internal security challenges posed by the group Jama atul Alhul Sunnah Lidda wati Wal Jihad, also known as Boko Haram. Boko Haram's objective is to establish Islamic rule in Nigeria through imposition of Sharia law throughout the country. Boko Haram's insurgency is fueled by Nigeria's history, geopolitical structure, ethno-religious composition and socio-economic disparities. The Nigerian government strategy in the past three years has focused on employment of kinetic solutions to end the insurgency with some successes. To overcome its present security challenges, the Nigerian government would need to refocus its efforts on a people-centric, community-based, intelligence-driven, whole-of-government approach to better police its borders, enhance interagency cooperation, improve the capacity of the security forces, and reform the criminal justice system. The government s efforts should also aim to advance socio-economic development and leverage international assistance to end the insurgency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA590264

Entities

People

  • Solomon E. Udounwa

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Counterterrorism
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Criminals
  • Economic Development
  • Employment
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Police
  • Students
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.