CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE

The armed conflict phenomenon in Benue State is widely recognized and constantly discussed in the local and international community as a major source of concern bedevilling national security and an existential threat to the indigenous population, even though the governments at all levels had adopte...

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Main Authors: DOMINIC AONDONA IORNUMBE, PROFESSOR ANDREW ZAMANI, PROFESSOR LIMAN ABDULLAHI NUHU, TANKO SHAWULU PAUL
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Published: Federal University Wukari 2024-12-01
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PROFESSOR ANDREW ZAMANI
PROFESSOR LIMAN ABDULLAHI NUHU
TANKO SHAWULU PAUL
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description The armed conflict phenomenon in Benue State is widely recognized and constantly discussed in the local and international community as a major source of concern bedevilling national security and an existential threat to the indigenous population, even though the governments at all levels had adopted numerous measures considered as strategically important to bring the situation to an end. Among these efforts is the deployment of security agencies to coordinate themselves in a manner that could produce a joint force operation to end the conflict and restore peace and stability. Nevertheless, the outcome from the security intervention is coloured with mixed reports of success and many challenges that surpassed the success achieved. From the litany of extant literature reviewed, it is evident that the security agencies recorded commendable success in tackling the perpetrators of the armed conflict. Yet, much is left to be desired due to the fact that the armed conflict situation is progressively worsening even with the continued presence of the military and other security agencies in Benue State. The security agencies have been found to fail, according to studies. As a result, the future of restoration of peace and stability remains bleak and worrisome. The research recommend that Government should be more proactive in the implementation and provision of infrastructure designed for farmers and herders’ resource use to avoid a situation where these incessant upheavals would affect agricultural production and food security of the nation. The research used secondary data. Frustration aggression and system theories were used.
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spelling doaj-art-1d0c85dfc7b24803aa66b5c9eb158fe32025-08-20T02:14:39ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-12-0189CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATEDOMINIC AONDONA IORNUMBE 0PROFESSOR ANDREW ZAMANI1PROFESSOR LIMAN ABDULLAHI NUHU2TANKO SHAWULU PAUL 3INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, KEFFII.G.D.S NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFII.G.D.S NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY KEFFIDEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, NIGERIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY BIU The armed conflict phenomenon in Benue State is widely recognized and constantly discussed in the local and international community as a major source of concern bedevilling national security and an existential threat to the indigenous population, even though the governments at all levels had adopted numerous measures considered as strategically important to bring the situation to an end. Among these efforts is the deployment of security agencies to coordinate themselves in a manner that could produce a joint force operation to end the conflict and restore peace and stability. Nevertheless, the outcome from the security intervention is coloured with mixed reports of success and many challenges that surpassed the success achieved. From the litany of extant literature reviewed, it is evident that the security agencies recorded commendable success in tackling the perpetrators of the armed conflict. Yet, much is left to be desired due to the fact that the armed conflict situation is progressively worsening even with the continued presence of the military and other security agencies in Benue State. The security agencies have been found to fail, according to studies. As a result, the future of restoration of peace and stability remains bleak and worrisome. The research recommend that Government should be more proactive in the implementation and provision of infrastructure designed for farmers and herders’ resource use to avoid a situation where these incessant upheavals would affect agricultural production and food security of the nation. The research used secondary data. Frustration aggression and system theories were used. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/538Armed conflictSecurity agenciesInterventionGovernmentsBenue Communities
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PROFESSOR ANDREW ZAMANI
PROFESSOR LIMAN ABDULLAHI NUHU
TANKO SHAWULU PAUL
CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
International Studies Journal
Armed conflict
Security agencies
Intervention
Governments
Benue Communities
title CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
title_full CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
title_fullStr CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
title_full_unstemmed CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
title_short CONFLICTS AND SECURITY INTERVENTION IN ARMED CONFLICT IN BENUE STATE
title_sort conflicts and security intervention in armed conflict in benue state
topic Armed conflict
Security agencies
Intervention
Governments
Benue Communities
url https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/538
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