The Negative Criminal Effects of Internal Security Challenges in Northeastern Nigeria

Abstract

This work explored internal security challenges in Northeastern Nigeria with the view of identifying the criminal impasses. Doubtlessly, the Northeast has been ravaged with security bedlams since 2009 till the present date. It is therefore, the aim of this work to critically examine the negative criminal effects of internal security challenges in northeastern, Nigeria. The methodological approach was doctrinal style, using primary and secondary sources of information as tools for data collection. The work found, offences of kidnappings, abductions and suicide bombings have tumbled-down communities in northeast. The work concluded, there are identifiable negative criminal effects in northeastern zone of Nigeria. The work recommended among others that the armed forces should intensified efforts to halt security challenges in the northeast.