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| Herdsmen Attacks and National Security Issues in Nigeria: The Way Forward |
MADUBUEZE, Madumelu H.C, OKAFOR, Cynthia, OKPALAIBEKWE, Uche .N, UMETITI, Chidimma. B
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Abstract:
The study focused on examining the incidence of herdsmen attacks and the National security issues in Nigeria and suggesting the way forward. Consequently, the paper posits that the cardinal objective of the Nigerian nation is to protect the lives and property of Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation. The apparent failure of leadership in that regard, has led to escalating activities of the herdsmen in Nigeria over the years. Flowing from this, the paper extracts the Nigeria’s National security efforts towards the present insecurity across Nigeria. To investigate this, the study made used of qualitative research method. Data for the study were collected through secondary sources. The study is anchored on human needs theory by Abraham Maslow. The paper raised a host of questions and also specifically examined issues relating to: why the growing trend in herdsmen attacks in Nigeria? What is the implication on the national security? Finally, the paper concluded and made some policy prescriptions.
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