TERRORISM AND JIHADISM AS CORRELATES OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated terrorism and jihadism as correlates of insecurity in Nigeria. Terrorism and jihadism have become threats to security in Nigeria. Participants were Nigerians who have been affected by terrorism and jihadism. The study had descriptive design. Secondary sources of data collection such as the media, journals, and other empirical work related to the study were the instruments of study. Theoretical background were greed and grievance theory, and human insecurity theory. Findings revealed terrorism and jihadism in Nigeria are traceable to factors such as bad governance, religion extremism, the proliferation of small/light weapons, political greed and foreign influence. Recommendation was for the government to curtail the excesses of the Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria.