COUNTERTERRORISM MEASURES IN NIGERIA: BALANCING NATIONAL SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Counterterrorism in Nigeria is a critical aspect of national security aimed at preventing, combating, and neutralizing terrorist activities within the country. The hemorrhagic acts of the Boko Haram and Niger Delta militants in Nigeria warrants an exhaustive discourse on terrorism and counter terrorism in Nigeria. The aim of this research is therefore to analyze the measures that have been put in place to combat terrorism, to help understand challenges and hindrances that have been faced enforcing counter-terrorism measures, and to help assess how Nigerian counter-terrorism laws and policies affect the human rights of civilians, especially those displaced by the Boko Haram conflict.The research considers the following questions: What are the measures that have been put in place to combat terrorism?What are the challenges and hindrances that have been faced enforcing counter-terrorism measures? What are the reasons why it is important to balance civil liberties while trying to prevent or totally extinguish terrorism is important? How can Nigerian counter-terrorism laws and policies affect the human rights of civilians, especially those displaced by the Boko Haram conflict? What are the recommendations and suggestions for improving the counterterrorism framework in Nigeria and to foster dialogue and cooperation among various stakeholders, including the government, the security forces, the civil society? The research will adopt the doctrinal study of terrorism and counter terrorism in Nigeria.This study would also cover the government's efforts to address these threats through military operations, intelligence gathering, international cooperation, and community engagement. Additionally, the abstract will discuss the challenges faced in implementing effective counterterrorism measures, the importance of human rights and rule of law in such operations, and the need for sustainable strategies to prevent radicalization and recruitment of individuals into terrorist groups. Also, the study will provide a concise summary of the thesis and pinpoint the strategies involved in Nigeria's fight against terrorism
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