EXPLORING THE PHENOMENON OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (1999-2023)

This study examined the phenomenon of political violence in Bauchi Local Government area. it employed a qualitative research approach. in which data was collected through the interview phenomenon is a complex issue in nature, characterized by a mix of ethnic, religious, and political tensions the country’s diverse population and vast resources corruption, government challenges and competition for power, consequently, the objectives of this project are to identify the causes impact and strategies to mitigate this phenomenon. furthermore, findings indicated that intense political competition, economic disparities and social tensions, as a primary catalyst for political violence I believe that socio-economic factors such as poverty and unemployment contribute significantly to political violence. effect of political violence loss of lives and physical Harm, economic decline and increased poverty, displacement and forced migration, disruption of education, weakening of governance and democratically and social capital, increase in crime and insecurity, long-term development stagnation, radicalization and cycle of violence, it recommended for enhance security measures, community engagement and political education provision of jobs opportunities by government tackling of economic avenges and promoting of political stability. key word political violence, political competition.