Insurgency in Nigeria

A review of literature on its types, strategies adopted by insurgent groups, causes and solutions

Abstract

Insurgency is a protracted violent conflict in which one or more groups seek to overthrow or fundamentally change the political or social order in a state or region through the use of sustained violence, subversion, social disruption, and political action. In Nigeria, the Boko Haram group is the major example, although other minor groups do exist. This review paper, relying solely on secondary sources examined the types of insurgency and strategies adopted by the groups in their operations toward set goals. The paper also examined the major causes of insurgency and proffered multi-level solutions such as institution of good governance and adoption of peace building and conflict resolution initiatives.