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Download or read book The Boko Haram Insurgence In Nigeria written by Edlyne Eze Anugwom and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-06 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the Boko Haram insurgence in Nigeria, and provides information on the origin and growth of the sect, antecedent and historical factors behind the insurgence, assessing a variety of socio-political drivers. The structure, organization and ideology of the sect are analysed, paying attention to internal splits within the group, as well as external relations with the Nigerian state, and global jihadism. The diverse and wide ranging issues covered in the book makes it valuable for academic researchers, students and policy practitioners both within Africa and beyond.