This article was originally published as: CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
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Abstract
The armed conflict phenomenon in Benue State is widely recognized and constantly discussed in the local and international community as a major source of concern bedevilling national security and an existential threat to the indigenous population, even though the governments at all levels had adopted numerous measures considered as strategically important to bring the situation to an end. Among these efforts is the deployment of security agencies to coordinate themselves in a manner that could produce a joint force operation to end the conflict and restore peace and stability. Nevertheless, the outcome from the security intervention is coloured with mixed reports of success and many challenges that surpassed the success achieved. From the litany of extant literature reviewed, it is evident that the security agencies recorded commendable success in tackling the perpetrators of the armed conflict. Yet, much is left to be desired due to the fact that the armed conflict situation is progressively worsening even with the continued presence of the military and other security agencies in Benue State. The security agencies have been found to fail, according to studies. As a result, the future of restoration of peace and stability remains bleak and worrisome. The research recommend that Government should be more proactive in the implementation and provision of infrastructure designed for farmers and herders’ resource use to avoid a situation where these incessant upheavals would affect agricultural production and food security of the nation. The research used secondary data. Frustration aggression and system theories were used.
Authors
- DOMINIC AONDONA IORNUMBE (INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFI)
- PROFESSOR ANDREW ZAMANI (I.G.D.S NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI)
- PROFESSOR LIMAN ABDULLAHI NUHU (I.G.D.S NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFI)
- TANKO SHAWULU PAUL (DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU)
Keywords
Armed conflict, Security agencies, Intervention, Governments, Benue Communities
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