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School Abductions by Bandits in Northern Nigeria (2014-2024): Methods of Capture, Movement, and Operational Evolution

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Clé publique

doi:10.66490/jjsms.v7i2.2275

Auteurs

Okwari Stephen Obochi · Adeosun Olabanji Adebayo

Année déclarée

2026

Langue déclarée

en

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article

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2026-11-09T19:04:47.736442+00:00

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2026-11-09T19:04:47.736442+00:00

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This study examines school abductions in Northern Nigeria between 2014 and 2024, focusing on the methods of capture, movement patterns, and operational evolution of bandit and insurgent groups. The study adopts a qualitative research design based on content analysis of secondary data obtained from academic publications, institutional reports, government documents, and credible media sources. The analysis is anchored on Routine Activity Theory and Situational Crime Prevention Theory. Findings reveal a significant transition from ideologically motivated abductions associated with Boko Haram to economically motivated kidnappings conducted by bandit groups. The study identifies recurring operational patterns, including nocturnal raids, coordinated motorcycle mobility, exploitation of weak school security infrastructure, insider intelligence, and the use of forest corridors such as Sambisa, Rugu, Kamuku, and Birnin Gwari for concealment and ransom negotiations. The findings further demonstrate evidence of tactical adaptation and operational learning among armed groups. The study argues that the persistence of school abductions is facilitated by weak rural security structures, inadequate intelligence coordination, environmental vulnerabilities, and limited guardianship around educational institutions. The study recommends that reducing the incidence of school abductions requires intelligence-led security operations, strengthened school protection mechanisms, enhanced community participation in security, and sustained implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative.

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W7170343017

DOI

10.66490/jjsms.v7i2.2275

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• DOI · https://doi.org/10.66490/jjsms.v7i2.2275
• OpenAlex · https://openalex.org/W7170343017

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