CRIMINOLOGY OF DELUSION AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
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This paper interrogates the criminology of delusion and violent extremism and the implications for national security. The aim of this paper is to examine the reality of violent extremism in line with government delusion of a peaceful environment and what it portents for national security in Nigeria. The paper applied exploratory method in its explanations. Government response to these violent extremisms – terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder etcetera has been delusional because they claim to be on top of the situation whereas the realities on ground indicate otherwise. Government delusional propaganda on the security situation in the country only heightens the impunity of violent extremists who seem to have over-run government power packs. The paper argues that in as much as government inability to provide security for the citizens is covered in their delusional approach, the problem of violent extremism will persists with severe consequence on national security. The paper recommends that government must come clear of the insecurity in the country for people to appreciate the situation and proffer solutions and also government must show the sincerity and political will to combat terrorism headstrong.
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