Sociological Examination of Effects of Boko Haram Insurgency on Socio-Eceomic Development of Damaturu Local Government, Yobe State

Abstract

This study is designed to sociologically examine the effects of boko haram insurgency on socio economic development of Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, the research sight to know the factors responsible and effects of insurgency on socio-economic development, as well as its impact on commercial activities and household livelihood in the area of study. The study adopt quantitative research method. Questionnaires were designed and administered to the respondents. The data obtained were analysed using statistical package for social sciences. Furthermore, the study find out that unemployment, poverty, corruption and religious extremism have fuelled to insurgency, in which it affected many sector of Yobe state economy and Damaturu in particular. It was also suggested that the accelerate peace and development by creating infrastructure for business operation and industrial growth to provide gainful employment to our youth in order to minimize the effect of insurgency in the
study area.