Religious Violence and Insecurity in Nigeria

Abstract

Ethnic and religious disputes present Nigeria with more internal concerns than external ones at the moment. Socioeconomic, political, and governance deficiencies are frequently cited in the research on religious violence in Nigeria as the primary drivers of this violence. Insecurity and religious violence in Nigeria are examined in this paper. Assassinations, ritual killings, armed robberies, kidnappings, tribalism, avarice, corruption, ethno-religious violence, banditry, and insurgency are just a few of the security concerns the nation currently faces. The technique relies solely on textual sources, which include books, journals, records, monographs, manuscripts, and magazines. The paper's major argument is that, when combined with other circumstances, religious violence has raised the sense of insecurity in the nation. As a result, there have been losses in human life and property, an increase in armed conflict, fear and instability across the nation, and the need for more security personnel. The study suggests, among other things, electronic surveillance of the nation's borders to prevent the smuggling of illegal weapons into the country, correct religious teaching, de-radicalization of religious violence, and more. Such actions are thought to aid in halting the nation's unsightly tide of insecurity. In addition to ensuring the peaceful coexistence of Christians, Muslims, Traditionalists, and adherents of other faiths, this would also contribute to Nigeria's restoration of peace, security, progress, and prosperity.