Insecurity and Communal Conflicts in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 09/09/2024
Author(s): Esara Umoh Victor, Asuquo Mfon Effiong, Obonah Friday Frank, Eshiet Hanson Thomas.
Volume/Issue: Volume 7 , Issue 3 (2024)
Abstract:
Communal Conflicts is a social problem that affects a significant number of communities in Akwa Ibom States and Nigeria in general. Some lingering Communal Conflicts had affected the past generations, has affected the present generation and also attempting to affect the future generation if not properly resolved. Most communal conflicts in Akwa Ibom State are direct consequences of lack of proper demarcation of the boundaries between these communities. The main objective of the study was to investigate the factors that necessitate communal conflicts among communities in Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a survey design. Data were obtained from two sources;Primary Source and Source. Primary data were obtained through interview and participant observation, while secondary data were obtained from extant literature. Respondents were selected using a multiple sampling techniques, this include purposive, Snowball and random sampling techniques. Two Sociological theories were used to explain the study these include, Human Need Theory and Frustration-Aggression Theory. The study recommends (amongst others) that government should constitute Panel that would fixed Proper boundary demarcation between these communities. The reports of panel of inquiry "White paper" should be properly implemented to forestall future communal conflicts in Akwa Ibom State. Government should do away with every form of political interest and bias to ensure that Peace is restore among the warring Communities.
Keywords:
Conflict, Insecurity, Crime, Governance.
