Received: 2023-05-11  |  Accepted: 2023-08-02  |  Published: 2023-09-30

Title

Hired guns against terrorism: assessing the use of commercial soldiers in Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy


Abstract

Despite Nigerian military efforts, Boko Haram remains a major threat and the potential role of private security services in combating this threat is largely unknown. Through a qualitative case study, this study fills a critical gap by examining the potential role and impact of private security services and highlighting their effectiveness, commitment to long-term sustainability, and respect for human rights in the fight against Boko Haram. Applied to a broader context, the findings hold significant potential for developing more effective strategies in response to security threats, not only in Nigeria but also in other countries facing similar security challenges.


Keywords

private security services, terrorism, Boko Haram, Nigeria


JEL classifications

F01


URI

http://jssidoi.org/ird/article/139


DOI


Pages

73-94


Funding


This is an open access issue and all published articles are licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

Authors

Bamigboye, Oluwaseyi Mike
Işık University, Istanbul, Turkey https://www.isikun.edu.tr
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Journal title

Insights into Regional Development

Volume

5


Number

3


Issue date

September 2023


Issue DOI


ISSN

ISSN 2345-0282 (online)


Publisher

VšĮ Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Center, Vilnius, Lithuania

Cited

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