The Reign Of Terror In Democratic Nigeria: A Review Of Socio-Political And Psychological Implications

Abstract

The unprecedented rate and currency at which the act of terrorism is ravaging so many societies across the globe is alarming, shocking and worrisome.  To be sure, Nigeria, in recent times has been marked as a terrorist zone as it records a high proportion of terrorist attacks such as political killing, assassination, hostage taking and abduction.  The cause of this is largely attributed to the inefficiency of the national security.  The paper, therefore, brings to focus some of the celebrated cases and finally advances ways to ameliorate the deplorable situation in the country.