ASSESSING THE INPUT OF BANDITRY IN FOOD SECURITY AND SAFETY OF LIFE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES: AN EXAMINATION OF EFFECTIVE METHOD OF PREVENTION AND MITIGATION
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigates how banditry affects food security and human safety in rural Nigeria, focusing on conflict-prone areas like Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kaduna states. Using a mixed-methods approach (questionnaires, interviews, and observations), the research found that over 80% of respondents have experienced direct violence—such as farm invasions, abductions, and displacement—leading to declining food production, rising food prices, and widespread insecurity. Findings reveal that women and children are disproportionately affected, and most respondents believe government responses are ineffective, favoring community-based solutions like vigilante groups. The study recommends multidimensional strategies including improved local governance, rural security, and support for displaced farmers to address both the root causes and consequences of banditry.
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