IMPLICATION OF BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY FOR NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA

Abstract

Insurgency and the activities of the terrorists today have taken a frontal stage in world politics. Be it as it may, the effect on domestic and international politics cannot be overemphasized. This is evident in the foreign behaviours of nation states in pursuit of their national interests which, of course, include security and territorial integrity. Insurgency is a protracted political cum military activity directed toward a complete or partial control of the resources of a country through the use of irregular military forces and illegal political organizations. Insurgency activities include guerrilla warfare, terrorism, and political mobilization, for example, propaganda, recruitment, front and covert party organization, and