The use of religion as tool for ideological indoctrination by Boko Haram: a critical discourse

• Main Authors: Salleh, Mohd. Afandi, Muhammad Gwadabe, Nasa’i, Adam, Fadzli, Huda, Miftachul, Abu Hussin, Mohd. Fauzi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Innovare Academics Sciences Pvt. Ltd 2020
• Subjects: BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/92661/1/MohdFauziAbu2020_TheUseofReligionasTool.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/92661/; http://dx.doi.org/10.31838/jcr.07.02.148
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Boko Haram came to limelight in 2009 as a result of its violent confrontation with the Nigerian government. However, its genesis could be linked to the effects of colonialism and the subsequent socio-economic reality of north-East Nigeria. The activities of the group resulted in the death and displa...