Boko Haram, a terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria, has been waging an insurgency against the Nigerian government for over a decade. The group's attacks have killed thousands of people and displaced millions more. In response, the Nigerian government has launched several military operations against Boko Haram, but the group continues to pose a significant security threat.
Niger Delta conflict
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is home to a large oil industry, but the local people have long felt that they have not benefited from the wealth generated by the oil. This has led to tensions between the government and the local communities, which have sometimes boiled over into violence. The Nigerian military has been deployed to the Niger Delta to maintain security and protect oil installations.
Fulani-herder crisis
The Fulani people are a nomadic group who live in many parts of Nigeria. In recent years, there have been increasing tensions between the Fulani and other ethnic groups, particularly farmers, over land and resources. These tensions have led to violent clashes, and the Nigerian military has been deployed to several areas to try to maintain peace.
Separatist movements
There are a number of separatist movements in Nigeria, the most prominent of which is the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). MASSOB seeks to create an independent state for the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. The Nigerian government has cracked down on MASSOB and other separatist movements, and the military has been deployed to areas where there have been protests or violence.
Other reasons
In addition to the above-mentioned reasons, the Nigerian military has also been deployed to address other issues, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, and election-related violence.
