Guardians of peace : the Civilian Joint Task Force in countering Boko Haram in Borno State, Nigeria / Seun Bamidele.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bamidele, Seun, author.

Series:

Series in politics

Series in Politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boko Haram.

Counterinsurgency--Nigeria--Borno State--History--21st century.

Counterinsurgency.

Civilian-based defense.

Borno State (Nigeria)--History--21st century.

Borno State (Nigeria).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvi, 195 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, DE : Vernon Art and Science Inc., 2025.

Summary:

This book offers a new lens on insurgency-related peace, focusing on the critical role of local initiatives in addressing violent extremism. It centers on the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), a community-based peace group formed in Borno State, Nigeria, in response to the atrocities of Boko Haram. With over 26,000 members, the CJTF has become a significant player in the fight against Boko Haram, working closely with the military across both urban and rural areas. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, the book challenges the traditional view that insurgency-related peace efforts are solely the responsibility of the state or conventional security forces. It highlights how local, non-state actors like the CJTF contribute effectively to security and peacebuilding, shedding light on the complexities of civilian-military collaboration. Drawing on David Galula's insurgency theory, the book examines the CJTF's role in combating Islamic extremism and demonstrates that local peace movements can complement state-led efforts. This analysis fills a critical gap in the literature, offering a unique contribution to the fields of security studies, peacebuilding, and African politics. Ideal for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners interested in alternative peace strategies, community-driven security, and the challenges of countering extremism, this book provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how local and state efforts can work together to achieve lasting peace. It offers practical insights into the evolving nature of insurgency-related peace and its implications for Nigeria and beyond.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9798881902117

OCLC:

1503841246