Post by Henry Emeka (@Emekus)

Ideological roots boko haram began in Borno state in the early 2000s, rooted in extremist interpretations of religion and anti‑state ideology that took hold in parts of the north.
The South has different religious, cultural, and political dynamics, so the group never gained a foothold there.

Poverty & unemployment
Northern Nigeria has some of the highest poverty rates in the country.
Extremist groups exploit:

Youth unemployment

Lack of education

Economic frustration

0 likes · 0 comments · 0 shares