Assessing the Crime Control and Regional Security Responses: An Analytical Study of Operation Fagge Yamma, Nigeria
| dc.contributor.author | Araba, A.A, and Muhammed, T.O | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-21T11:07:02Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-04-21T11:07:02Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study provides an analytical assessment of Operation Fagge Yamma, the joint military task force mandated to address escalating banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in North-West Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey approach, utilizing a mixed-method design to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. A clustered/ stratified sampling technique was used to administer 983 questionnaires and conduct interviews with a diverse population comprising Operation Fagge Yamma personnel, state-sponsored vigilance groups, community leaders, and general residents across purposively selected high-impact Local Government Areas in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna States. The findings reveal a significant paradox: while the operation has achieved notable kinetic success in reducing the frequency of large-scale bandit attacks and kidnapping (RQ1), its overall effectiveness and long-term sustainability are severely undermined by critical systemic failures. These include a profound lack of inter-agency coordination and “turf wars” (RQ2), a persistent trust deficit with local communities driven by a lack of consultation, and perceptions of unprofessionalism and slow emergency response. The study concludes that while Operation Fagge Yamma is a necessary component of the regional security architecture, it cannot succeed as a purely kinetic, top-down intervention. It recommends a fundamental shift toward an integrated hybrid security model that formally mandates intelligence sharing and empowers state vigilance groups as partners to rebuild civil-military relations. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6617 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Bulletin of “Carol L” National Defense University, Romania | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | 15; 1 | |
| dc.title | Assessing the Crime Control and Regional Security Responses: An Analytical Study of Operation Fagge Yamma, Nigeria | |
| dc.type | Article |