The Security Threat in Nigeria: A Case Study of Nyaya and Jikwoyi Communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council

ABSTRACT

The over-riding aim of this research work is to examine the security threat in Nigeria, a case study of Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities in Abuja Municipal Area Council.

To effectively carry out this research, data was collected in form of questionnaire from respondents who lives in Nyaya and Jikwoyi communities. Two hundred (200) questionnaires was administered, one hundred and sixty eight (168) was returned and one hundred and fifty (150) copies was used. After critical analysis of the data collected, findings revealed that the security threat in Nigeria cannot be over emphasized in reducing the rate of violence and insurgency in Nigeria.

As a result of insecurity, we should be more sophisticated in managing our security challenges, and avoid handling the issues in reactionary ways or adopting impulsive measures and strategies that fail to address the fundamental problems on a sustainable basis. Agreed, we have security challenges. Every nation does have. However, it does not mean that Nigeria is on the brink of collapse because of our security challenges, as is being insinuated in some quarters. Why do we think that some nations like China, Japan, India and the European countries are stable and flourishing despite their huge population and challenges? It is because they can feed their population and at the same time grow their economy to foster their national security. Nigeria can also do the same. Let there be food on the table of every Nigerian first and foremost, to reduce the tension and scrambling across the nation. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

DeclarationI

CertificationII

DedicationIII

AcknowledgementIV

Abstract V

Table of contentVI

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction1

Background of the study2

Statement of the research problem3

1.4Purpose of the study4

1.5Significance of the study4

1.6Research questions5

1.7Research hypothesis5

1.8Scope and limitations of the study6

1.9Definition of terms6

CHAPTER TWO

2.0Literature review8

2.1Introduction 8

2.2What is Security Threat?11

2.3Historical background of insecurity in Nigeria12

2.4Common security threat in Nigeria 15

2.5Nigeria: States with high security threat18

2.6What are the biggest threats to Nigerian security?18

2.7The problems and challenges of insecurity in Nigeria21

2.8Nigeria capabilities on national security25

2.9Theoretical framework27

2.9.1Balance of threat theory27

2.9.2Critical Security Studies28

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1Introduction31

3.2Research design31

Sources of data collection31

Population of the study32

Sampling size32

Sampling techniques32

Data collection instrument33

Administration of data collection instrument33

3.9Validation instrument34

3.10Method of data analysis34

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS PRESENTATION

4.1Introduction36

Analysis of respondents’ characteristics and classifications36

Analysis of individual research statement40

Test of hypothesis50

Discussion of the findings60

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1Summary of the findings62

5.2Conclusion 63

5.3Recommendations64

5.4Suggestion for further study65

References66

Appendix