X-Raying the Environmental Impact of Armed Conflict in Nigeria

The prevailing armed conflicts in Nigeria particularly the Niger Delta region and North East have caused massive destruction to human lives environment at large. high-level weapons, bombs other explosives employed by Militants, Boko Haram group Nigerian military counter-terrorism strategies impacted negatively on farmlands, water-bodies, wildlife natural forests. paper examines history activities of groups together with effects such environment. relies doctrinal method research utilizing primary secondary information. clearly finds that conflict Niger-Delta is attributed consistent marginalization undue neglect inhabitants Government oil companies as major stakeholders gas industry. extant legal frameworks protection during were equally examined, including international, regional domestic instruments pointing out lacunas inherent laws. therefore, recommends government should engage operating Eastern part country more productive negotiations rather than employing attacks which proven be counter-productive. Keywords: Environment, impact, Armed conflict, framework, Protection, Compensation, Negotiation DOI: 10.7176/JLPG/131-01 Publication date: April 30 th 2023