TITLE:
Addressing Factors for the Threat of Violent Extremism in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja—An Early Warning Perspective
AUTHORS:
Zainab Anyadike
KEYWORDS:
Radicalization, Extremism, Violent Extremism, Violent Conflict, Ethnicity, Early Warning
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Political Science,
Vol.13 No.4,
October
31,
2023
ABSTRACT: Violent conflicts in Nigeria have been rife for the
better part of the country’s existence; especially the post-colonial period.
The advent of the Boko Haram crises in the early part of 2000, saw not just a
change in the dynamics, but also an
exponential growth in the spate and occurrences of these conflicts. The
most notable of these is extremism; violent
extremism, which is fast taking over as the most formidable threat. The
frequency of these occurrences is indicative of the overwhelming nature of the
problem for states to address. Of particular concern is the risk of these
activities of extremism to the Federal Capital Territory by virtue of its
location and population dynamics. In light of these current security realities, it
becomes imperative, for purposes of early warning, to interrogate the threat of violent extremism in the Federal Capital
Territory and how the government can better respond to these challenges.