Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency on the Socio-Economic activities in Nigeria

Abstract

Insecurity has been a major dare to the Nigerian government in recent times. The actions and activities of the Islamic sect known as Boko Haram had led to enormous loss of lives and properties in the country, particularly in the Northern part of Nigeria. Some of these activities include intimidation, bombings, suicide attacks, sporadic gunfire of unarmed, blameless and innocent Nigerian citizens, burning of police stations and churches, kidnapping, raping of school girls and women. Nigeria has also been included amongst one of the terrorist countries of the world. This has serious implications for national development. Though government had made worried hard work to deal with these challenges masqueraded by terrorism and insecurity in the country but the rate of insurgency and insecurity is still disturbing. This study therefore, investigated the effects of Boko Haram insurgency on socio-economic activities in Nigeria. The sample consisted of 50 respondents from different background on socio-economic implication of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria. The selection included both female and male respondents. Questionnaire and Interview were the instruments used for data collection.  The data collected was recorded, coded and analyzed using descriptive analysis and test of hypotheses. The findings revealed there was a significant impact of Boko Haram insurgency on the socio-economic activities in Nigeria. The study recommended the following; government should declare war on terrorism and seek support from international communities who have in the time past faced this kind on challenged and were capable to tackle it. Nigerian Military ought to be empowered further with arms to wrestle this insurgency. The government is advised to beef up security in the country to curb the threat of insecurity.