CORRUPTION AND COUNTERINSURGENCY FINANCING IN NIGERIA
Abstract
Review paper
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37458/ssj.6.1.11
This study investigates the persistent escalation of insurgency in Nigeria despite increased counterinsurgency funding, which has claimed over 350,000 lives due to Boko Haram. Despite substantial investments, a gap exists between financial allocation and operational performance. The research links corruption in counterinsurgency financing to insurgency escalation, as mismanagement and embezzlement weaken military and governance structures. Using evidence-based research methods, the study shows how corruption hinders efforts to address the insurgency, offering insights into the complex relationship between corruption, governance, and security challenges in northeastern Nigeria.
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