Effect of Terrorists Reintegration on National Security in Nigeria: A Case of North East Nigeria

Dr. Gladys Chepkirui Rotich and Tosin Alani Ayoola
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Dr. Gladys Chepkirui Rotich: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Tosin Alani Ayoola: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 07, issue 11, 239-246

Abstract: Nigeria has made several efforts at curtailing the menace of terrorist activities in order to enhance her national security. One of these efforts is the adoption of the non-kinetic approach of reintegration programme for surrendered terrorist through the processes of deradicalization, reconciliation and resettlement. The researcher is of the view that effective application of reintegration processes will positively impact on national security in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study which are: What is the effect of terrorists deradicalization on national security in Nigeria? What is the effect of terrorists’ reconciliation on national security in Nigeria? What is the effect of terrorists’ resettlement on national security in Nigeria? This study examines the effect of terrorist reintegration on national security taking into consideration the effective application of the processes. The study analyzed qualitative and quantitative data collected from both primary and secondary sources while utilizing Cognitive Dissonance and Structural Functionalism Theories. Reintegration is a safe transition to the community, after an individual has acquired attitude and behaviour that generally lead to productive functioning and thereby proceeds to live a law†abiding life in the society. Reintegration programme involves deradicalization, reconciliation and resettlement which is a process of being remorseful, renouncing violence and being relocated back to, as well as received by the community (Silke, 2013). The three processes are correlated and complement one another starting with deradicalization. Deradicalization focusses on the remolding of the surrendered terrorists while reconciliation targets the victims and the surrendered terrorists with emphasis on the victims forgiveness. Resettlement however targets the empowerment of all with the reconstruction of the community. When all these processes are well executed, law and order will be maintained, socio-economic activities will be improved and national security will be enhanced.

Date: 2023
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