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Bem Japhet Audu
Nigeria
Review Article
Nigeria’s Military Operations in the Lake Chad Basin.
Author(s): Chukwuma CC Osakwe and Bem Japhet AuduChukwuma CC Osakwe and Bem Japhet Audu
The focus of this paper is to examine Nigeria?s military operations in the Lake Chad Basin of Africa. This area has witnessed hybrid threats over the years which Nigeria most times conducts military operations. However, with the advent of the Boko Haram insurgents, the threats have increased, exerting much pressure on the Nigerian forces. It is against this background that this research attempts to examine Nigeria?s operations in the Chad Basin with particular reference to Operation Restore Order I, II, and III, Operation BOYONA, and Operation Zaman Lafiya. The research also examines the role played by the Civilian Joint Task Force against insurgent forces in the area as well as civil-military relations perceptions in these operations over time... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0374.19.162