An X – Ray of Terrorism Miasmata and Fog Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa between 2014-2024
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https://doi.org/10.62583/n854bf56Keywords:
terrorism, Nigeria, economic development, Boko HaramAbstract
The issue of Boko Haram terrorism has hampered Nigeria's attempts to improve its economy over time. The political community feels fear and anxiety due to this sect’s wanton destruction of people’s lives and property. The progress of any country is greatly affected by the safety of the lives and property of its citizens. Therefore, in this study the terrorist quagmire and murky economic development in sub-Saharan Africa are examined. As its theoretical foundation, it embraced Ginn, James, and Gordon's (1956) theory of frustration aggression and Leonard Berkowitz's (1969) public choice theory. The study used a social survey through judgmental sampling and consisted of (66) individuals. The findings found that Boko Haram attacked Christians and churches with a deadly and well-planned attack that resulted in property destruction, financial ruin and psychological suffering. I recommend the following: Legislation regarding religious instruction and proper morality: Social instability in Nigeria is greatly influenced by religious views, albeit in small ways. It is essential that religious leaders of different faiths transmit and uphold correct beliefs and ethics. Principles for their followers.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Akan Kevin Akpanke, Egbo Ken Amaechi, Awe Ene Norah, Ojiezele Oriabure Monday, Omorinbola Tope Omolola (Author)
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