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Ungoverned spaces and the political economy of small arms proliferation in Northern Nigeria

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines the intricate relationship between ungoverned spaces and the political economy of small arms proliferation in Northern Nigeria. Drawing on qualitative analysis of secondary sources, the study argues that ungoverned spaces, understood as territories marked by limited state presence and competing structures of authority, operate as critical enablers of armed violence by furnishing sanctuary for trafficking networks, operational bases for insurgents and bandits, and arenas in

Source: Journal of Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Research

DOI: 10.61955/zxwdoj

Author: Peter Peter

Institution: Federal University Lokoja

Language: English

Topic: Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7166315635