Downloads: 169 | Views: 611
Research Paper | Social Science | Nigeria | Volume 8 Issue 9, September 2019 | Popularity: 6.7 / 10
Deradicalizing the Radicalized Youth for Peace, Security and Development in the North Eastern Region of Nigeria
Abdulkarim Umar, Idriss Yusuf, Abeeb Mohammed Abideen
Abstract: The concept of deradicalization has been synonymously used as counter radicalism, counter terrorism or counter insurgency among other terms. It is indeed the direct opposite of the term radicalization. This study covered the states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe in the north eastern region of Nigeria since 2009 where government has been fighting Boko Haram insurgency.450 respondents were involved in the study as respondents that were given questionnaires where 417 returned the completed questionnaires. It was observed that military option combined with deradicalization may yield better result in ending insurgency in the region. That parents, traditional institutions, religious institutions and the NGOs need to be involved in the process due to their closeness to the people and indeed the trust people have in them. With this, there is the tendency that the radically minded persons will understand and better appreciate the roles of these institutions. Although the idea for adopting deradicalization was supported by the respondents, skepticism was also expressed with regard to total success in relinquishing the ideology. There was agreement with regard to institutionalized deradicalization policy initiated and supported by government, equally it was observed that non-institutionalized deradicalization policy initiated and supported by government may likely yield significant result.
Keywords: Deradicalization, Radicalization, Insurgency, Boko Haram, Terrorism
Edition: Volume 8 Issue 9, September 2019
Pages: 357 - 365
Make Sure to Disable the Pop-Up Blocker of Web Browser
Click below to Watch Video Lecture of Above Article
Similar Articles
Downloads: 2 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Masters Thesis, Social Science, Somalia, Volume 10 Issue 7, July 2021
Pages: 1210 - 1216Security Sector Reforms and the Somali National Army: Challenges and Opportunities to Unlock Elusive Peace in Somalia
Liban Abdullahi
Downloads: 3 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Analysis Study Research Paper, Social Science, Nepal, Volume 11 Issue 8, August 2022
Pages: 1192 - 1197Peace Tourism: A New Approach in Nepalese Tourism Industry
Niranjan Ojha
Downloads: 4 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1
Research Paper, Social Science, Saudi Arabia, Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023
Pages: 664 - 672Corruption - Terrorism Nexus and its Effect on Economic Growth: Evidence from Developing Countries
Dr. Ezdini Sihem
Downloads: 12 | Weekly Hits: ⮙4 | Monthly Hits: ⮙12
Research Paper, Social Science, Egypt, Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025
Pages: 500 - 504The Role of Intelligence in Shaping Modern Foreign Policy: Case Study in Somalia
Omar Farah Ahmed
Downloads: 94
Masters Thesis, Social Science, Kenya, Volume 9 Issue 10, October 2020
Pages: 477 - 483The Effectiveness of the Disarmament Exercise by Amisom in Somalia
Priscah Munyiva Mulinge, Dr. Martin Ouma