Saron Messembe Obia
(Master of Science in Security Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Criminology and Security management from the Pan African Institute for Development West Africa (PAID- WA)
Copyright @ 2022: Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 2 January 2022
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)
Abstract- Eradicating Boko Haram necessitates stopping ideology and the respect of religious order (fatwa) of radical leaders. The death of the brutal and ruthless leader Shekau, appeals for the development of a new grand strategy. A strategy which needs to prone education, provide scholarship for youths to study abroad and come and resonate the dangers of terrorism to their communities. Though the multinational joint task force can exploit the split within the group, but the focus remains combating emerging trends. This paper provides directives, which aim to support governments in the region in their efforts to devise policies. To assess the opportunities and challenges facing the proper implementation of the regional strategy, two perspectives must be considered: national policies and strategies and community experiences. For both, a regional and foreign dimension shapes and influences policies, strategies, and approaches. The paper equally points out the necessity for disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation, reinsertion, and reintegration (DDRRR) of former Boko Haram associates...Read more