IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 8 NO. 3 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijssmr.v8.no3.2022.pg92.113

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Impact of Secessionists Struggles in the South-East on the Security Architecture of Nigeria

Nsiegbe Graham, Ph.D. Davies Emmanuel Opuene, Ph.D. &Aniugbo Chijioke

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Abstract

Prevailing incidences of secessionists struggles in Nigeria is noted to have led to increased insecurity in parts of Nigeria. This paper examines impact of secessionists struggles in the South-East on the security architecture of the country. The paper adopted the relative deprivation theory as its theoretical framework and relied mainly on secondary sources of data. As such, information for the paper was elicited via journal, articles, books, internet materials, completed research in related area and other documentary materials. Needed information was systematically and painstakingly retrieved to ensure not only accuracy but also enhance validity and reliability. It was revealed that a large chunk of security issues that the Nigerian security outfit grapples with more recently, are those emanating from secessionists struggles. And that these struggles, with particular reference to the South Eastern part of the country are instigated by the feeling of marginalization. The paper thus recommends amongst others; that the Nigerian government should establish an independent commission of inquiry that will consists of respected statesmen from both sides of the divide to conduct a transparent, comprehensive and impartial investigation into alleged unlawful killings and other human rights abuses of the South Easterners as well as other affected Nigerians, with the view to pacifying and reconciling all those involved, while also addressing key issues of concerns.

keywords:

Secession, Security, Architecture, South-East, Nigeria

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