Understanding Impact of Terrorism on Heritage Site: A Case Study of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria

Authors

  • Sadiq Lawan Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52223/JSSA22-030410-56

Keywords:

Boko Haram, Destruction, Heritage site, Insurgency, Nigeria Cultural Property

Abstract

Terrorism is one of the devastating activities around the world today that brought about a setback to sustainable development, especially in the areas of heritage sites and monuments across the globe. Nigeria is a clear example where Boko Haram insurgency inflected havoc against the heritage site of the people. Heritage sites played a significant role in human endeavors, such as job opportunities, social tourism, entertainment, sustainable environment, revenue generation, education, research, and many more. Terrorism has impacted negatively on the heritage sites that caused considerable damage to the socio-cultural and economic livelihood of the communities. In early 2014 precisely, the terrorist attacked indigenous communities and the heritage sites of Nigeria. World heritage sites and other heritages are excessively affected. This heritage site attracted tourists, researchers, excursionists, and other related partners. Boko Haram insurgents destroyed the livelihood of the people, and many people were forcefully displaced. The objectives of the paper are to examine the brief history of the sites and identify the impacts of the Boko Haram insurgency on heritage sites. This paper employed content and field research in collecting data. The information collected is presented and analyzed accordingly. The study revealed that the attack caused severe destruction on the heritage sites; many people were killed and displaced, valuable cultural properties were looted, and economic hardship was witnessed. The paper intends to draw the attention of stakeholders toward this vital matter and recommends that cultural policy be revisited in the context of safeguarding heritage sites and prevention of looting of cultural properties during times of crisis.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Lawan, S. (2022). Understanding Impact of Terrorism on Heritage Site: A Case Study of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria. Journal of Social Sciences Advancement, 3(4), 269–280. https://doi.org/10.52223/JSSA22-030410-56

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