Boko-Haram and the Impact of Violent Religious Conflicts in Nigeria: Matters Arising

Abstract

This paper seeks to examine the issues of religious conflict and as they affect peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The objectives of this study are thus; to find out the meaning of conflict, the constituents of religious conflict, ascertain if Christian and Muslim ideologies support the use of violence, determine the relationship between extremism and religious violence in Nigeria and to determine the measures for preventing religious conflicts in Nigeria.The methodology applied in this study were the use of questionnaire in data generation and statistical analysis. ( In analyzing the data collected.) Among the findings gotten were that, Conflict is an open clash or struggle between two or more people over opposing interests. The violent clash between members of two or more religious group and the violent clash within members of a religious group is also called a conflict situation. Religious extremism encourages the attack on members of other relihions. Amongst suggested ways to checkmate religious conflict in Nigeria includes the strengthening and proliferation of interfaith religious councils to ensure constant dialogue between faiths. The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods in the grassroots, and the strengthening of security measures for crack down on violence.