The Socio-Economic Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria
| Main Authors: | AUDU, IBRAHIM MUSA, BRISTONE, WARIYAKI TONGSARI |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
, 2020
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3633848 |
Daftar Isi:
- Boko haram insurgency has created serious economic and social problems in north eastern Nigeria. This research is aim to discover the effects of the insurgency on social and economic fortunes of Hong local government area of Adamawa state. The study highlighted on the insurgency, Boko Haram, their effects on social and economic growth of Hong. To unravel the effects of Boko Haram, the following methodology is adopted, focus group discussion (FGD), the FGD was conducted in three communities in Hong; they are Garaha, Mararaban-Mubi and Hong town. Economic lost, security breakdown, mistrust, intergroup skirmishes and suspicions based on religious affiliations were some of the findings. Finally, some recommendations were offered for long term solution to the challenges of Boko Haram terrorism in the area.
- Article has been Published at www.ijarbas.com , Issue:1, Vol.#2, January, 2020.