Rural Violence in Contemporary Nigeria (Routledge Studies in Peace, Conflict and Security in Africa)

The book explores the pressing problem of rural violence in contemporary Nigeria by assessing the changing patterns of conflict and response across the country. It will be of interest to scholars and researchers across Political Science, Security Studies, Rural Studies, and Regional Studies in Africa. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Contributors Acknowledgements About the Editors Chapter 1 Introduction: The State, Rural Violence, and National Security in Contemporary Nigeria Part I Conceptual and Contextual Parameters Chapter 2 Origin and Evolution of Cattle Rustling and Banditry in Nigeria Chapter 3 Political Power Play, the Law, and Rural Conflicts in Nigeria Chapter 4 Peacebuilding, Fragility, Cattle Rustling, and Armed Banditry in Nigeria Part II Triggers of Rural Violence in Nigeria Chapter 5 Ecological Disasters, Climate Change, and Rural Violence in Nigeria Chapter 6 Resource War and Rural Violence in Nigeria: The Case of Farmer–Herder Conflict Chapter 7 Kidnapping for Ransom, Cattle Rustling, and Armed Banditry as Emerging “Sources of Quick Wealth” in Nigeria Chapter 8 Socio-Economic Impact of Rural Banditry and Cattle Rustling in Nigeria’s North West Region Chapter 9 Biting the Fingers That Feed: Militias and Rural Host Communities in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Part III Emerging Responses Chapter 10 The State, Governance, and Crisis of Security: The Management of Rural Violence in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic Chapter 11 National and State Institutional Responses to Cattle Rustling and Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria Part IV Conclusion Chapter 12 The Management of Rural Violence in Contemporary Nigeria: The Way Forward Index "The book explores the pressing problem of rural violence in contemporary Nigeria by assessing the changing patterns of conflict and response across the country. Rural violence in Nigeria is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, with cattle rustling, banditry, kidnapping and farmer-herder conflicts putting immense pressure on the state's institutional preparedness and the response capacity of the government, military and other security agencies. Drawing from the expertise of a wide range of African development, governance and security researchers and practitioners, this book assesses the severity of the current problem of rural violence, and provides a critical analysis of the various national and state responses to rural violence in Nigeria. Ultimately, the book aims to provide suggestions for restoring peace, security and development in Nigeria. This book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and administrators across Political Science, Security Studies, Rural Studies, and Regional Studies in Africa"-- Provided by publisher