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Implications of the Problem of Armed Banditry to National Security in Nigeria

This study analysed the problem of armed banditry and its implications for Nigeria’s national security. Using a quantitative research design, the study utilised secondary data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), ACLED, and various humanitarian and security reports to achieve its desired objectives of analyzing the drivers of banditry and its impacts on national security in Nigeria. The research argued that human, economic, and state security, as well as the effectiveness of government interventions, are key to national security. Findings indicate that armed banditry is driven by a tr…