An Examination of the Root Causes of Terrorism: Nigeria as a Case Study

Abstract

The study examined generally the root causes of terrorism, which are the underlying factors that trigger terrorism.  The study specifically relates the root causes of terrorism to Nigeria, a country that has been ravaged by terrorist acts for about two decades. The study found that terrorism does not just occur but there are some precipitating factors that cause terrorism. The study concluded that these root causes are the major factors that trigger terrorism, even though there may be some other ancillary causes of terrorism. The study further concluded that in order to successfully combat acts of terrorism, these root causes must be addressed.

Keywords: Root Causes, Terrorism, Nigeria, Boko Haram

DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/152-02

Publication date: May 28^th 2026