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Armed Banditry Industrial Complex in Northern Nigeria. a Political Economy Analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the political economy of armed banditry in Northern Nigeria, framing it as an industrial complex driven by economic incentives, state complicity, and globalized illicit markets. Drawing on Marxist theories of primitive accumulation and neoliberal dispossession, the study analyzes historical roots, contemporary dimensions, and socio-economic impacts. Data from government reports, media, and scholarly sources reveal a lucrative shadow economy fueled by kidnapping, cattle rustling, and resource extraction, with annual revenues rivaling formal sectors. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrated policy responses.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17667973

Author: Abubakar Mamuda, Ph.D.

Institution: Federal University Gashua

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Research Studies Overview

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7106329567

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