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Abstract<\/h2>\n

This paper attempts to trace the background to the sore relationship between the military and the civilian population. As this has continued to undermine the cordial civil-military relations in bordering on Nigeria’s national security. This work examines briefly the history and origin of the Nigerian Military (Army) during the British colonial administration in Nigeria, the reasons for its establishment, the constabulary roles and functions the military performed and its modus operandi within the period under review and how it has continued to impact negatively on the civil-military relations in Nigeria. It is imperative to note, as it reflects till date, the lack of cooperation with the military from the general public in carrying out its combat and noncombat military operations in Nigeria has continued to undermine the success of such operations. Despite the numerous attempts by the civil authority and the military institutions to address these situations, there are still cases of noncooperation from majority of citizens, deliberate withholding of intelligent information and in some cases open hostility and confrontation between the military and the civil populace. This has continued to contribute to the present level of national insecurity in Nigeria, further exposing and affecting the security architecture of the Nigerian state.<\/p>\n

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  • Uti Harrison Onyeka (Nigeria Defence Academy)<\/li>\n
  • Ubong Ituen Ituen (University of Uyo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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