Terrorism has become a global concern and Nigeria as a Country has experienced over a decade of incessant attacks by terror groups. Acts of terrorism by terror groups are being countered by the United Nations through the enactment of legislation for the prevention and prohibition of terrorism. State Parties to the United Nations such as Nigeria have also followed suit with counter-terrorism legislation and measures. The study examined the propelling factors of terrorism and counter-terrorism in Nigeria. The study reveals that terrorism and counter-terrorism do not occur in isolation but there are underlining significant factors which are otherwise called theories, which form the basis for these actions. The study concludes that in order to effectively tackle terrorism, the root cause (theories) must be addressed.
KeywordsTerrorismCounter-TerrorismTheoriesNigeria
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