Logistical Perspective towards Counterterrorism of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: Lessons and Way-Out

Abstract

This study gaudily examines Boko Haram terrorist in Nigeria from logistical perspective. Lessons were drawn from the Boko Haram’s geographical location, evolution and their mode of operations in previous attacks; this will prevent future uprisings and enhance efficient measures in facilitating sustainable peace. It was discovered that the group was declared terrorist in north-east part of Nigeria, and the in global world because the insurgency grew into one of the largest areas of violence in Africa, and a major conflict in global terms. The paper further captures terrorism, causes, funding and interconnection, and characteristics of terrorists with various lessons. Towards counterterrorism approaches, logistical analysis was adopted which identified the interaction of terrorists for military use, and the awareness of citizen’s collective efforts was explicitly delved into through the adoption of McCormick’s model. Recommendations were suggested to avert future terrorism. The affirmation of continual terrorist acts in Nigeria is a confirmation that Nigeria’s regional amalgamation will eventually break up. Finally, anybody that is directly and indirectly involved in the logistical activities of Boko Haram is a member. Logistical activities of Boko Haram are: funding, intelligence gathering and sharing, training, planning, gathering of food materials, weapons and artilleries, information flow, material handling, production, packaging, inventory, transportation, and warehousing of the terrorist equipment.