Political Economy of Terrorism as Hindrance to the Implementation of Nigeria's Counter Terrorism Strategies to End Insurgency in the North East

Abstract

The frequent terror attacks with its attendant consequences by Boko Haram Terror Group in Nigeria, has become almost daily occurrence which necessitated Nigerian Government to develop counter-terrorism measures in addressing insurgency in the country. The counter-terrorism mechanism can only succeed when politics and economic considerations are not allowed to influence the counter measures to fight terrorism in the country. The interplay of politics and economy with other factors are found capable of hindering the success of counter-terrorism strategies put in place to defeat terrorism in Nigeria.