The audacity of the Boko Haram: background, analysis and emerging trend./ Freedom C. Onuoha

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: 2012Subject(s): In: Security Journal Vol 25 no 2, 2012, pp.134-151 (48)Summary: The last decade in Nigeria has witnessed the resurgence of several Islamic sects seeking political and religious reforms in the country. Of these sects, the activities of the Boko Haram is one that is growing in scale and frequency. This article probes into its historical evolutions, highlights its philosophy and ideologues and analyses its radicalisation into a violent extremist movement.
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The last decade in Nigeria has witnessed the resurgence of several Islamic sects seeking political and religious reforms in the country. Of these sects, the activities of the Boko Haram is one that is growing in scale and frequency. This article probes into its historical evolutions, highlights its philosophy and ideologues and analyses its radicalisation into a violent extremist movement.

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