Full Description
This book highlights the role of local non-state security actors in the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria.
The book examines the Civilian-JTF's operational, strategic and tactical engagement with the state security forces as well as how they counter insurgent groups at community levels. The authors look at the Civilian-JTF's channels of mobilization, operational concepts and level of training, evaluate their strategies for intelligence gathering, surveillance and investigation of cases; and show how they cooperate with the military. They pay particular attention to the role of youth and women in these local security structures. Providing an evidence-based analysis on how the Civilian-JTF can drive political settlements through negotiation and dialogue with insurgent groups.
This book will be of interest to scholars of terrorism and counterterrorism, security studies and African politics.
Contents
Section One: Background Information on The Boko Haram Crisis in Nigeria 1. Introduction 2. Understanding Boko Haram 3. Boko Haram Groups and Operational Tactics Section Two: Nigerian Government and Local Self-Defence Counterterrorism Responses 4. Government Responses 5. A Child Necessity and Local Self-defence Forces 6. Local Self-Defence Force: State-Level Operational Structure Section Three: Local Self-Defence Groups, Military Cooperation, and Operational Tactics 7. Civilian Responses to Boko Haram Threats and Attacks 8. Concluding Analysis
