International Journal of Case Studies (ISSN Online 2305-509X)

VOLUME 14, ISSUE 7
IMPACT FACTOR 4.428

1) Arms Proliferation and the Activities of Non-State Actors: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria
Author Details: Anthony Luke UDOH-Doctoral Candidate, Department of Political Science & Public Administration,University of Uyo, Nigeria
Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to investigate the connection between armed agitation in Nigeria and the spread of small arms and light weapons. This was motivated by the fact that non-state actors, who are typically armed with small arms as part of their measures, among other criminal and violent activities to attract the attention of the government and the entire society, have plagued the majority of the states in the West African subregion with relentless and occasionally absurd demands and agitation. Both a historical and a descriptive design were used in the investigation. The researcher was able to collect data from both primary and secondary sources as a result. The theory of transnationalism was used to explain this research. The study’s conclusions demonstrated that the relationship between the two factors, arms proliferation and armed agitations results from the ease with which small arms may be used to commit crimes including abduction, robbery, arson, and violence. Additionally, there is a lack of a positive working connection between the host communities and security personnel, which may greatly hinder the exchange of critical information with the level of accuracy essential for border protection. Based on these conclusions, it was suggested that the government look for better strategies and tactics to reduce unlawful border crossings. The government should also take a closer look at the issues with governance and address the underlying challenges that lead to violent agitations, which are brought on by the political and/or economic exclusion of certain groups in the nation.
Key words:Agitation, Arms, Border, Insecurity, Proliferation
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