ISSN 2239-978X ISSN 2240-0524 Journal of Educational and Social Research MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy Vol. 3 No. 10 December 2013 19 The Roles of Federal Government and Security Challenges of Boko Haram in Nigeria Charles Chukwuma Nwoba Odoh Stella Social Studies Department Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo-Nigeria Doi:10.5901/jesr.2013.v3n10p19 Abstract The thrust of this paper is to know the roles of Federal Government towards insurgency of Boko Haram. It had been a source of worry to commentators, observers and scholars on insecurity vis- à-vis activities of Islamic extremists in the North-east. The area had witnessed wanton destruction of lives and property which had been on increase. It had affected socio- economic and political life of the people which led to Declaration of State of Emergency. International Organizations, Human Rights activists, individuals, had been pointing accusing fingers on Federal Government, on inability to Stop Human Rights Violation. This work x-rays the roles of Federal Governments to end the insurgency. The paper argues, if unguided utterances, derogatory statements and hidden interests are not thoroughly checked, instead of ameliorating, will be adding salt to injury. And advocated for honesty and dialogue for unity in Nigeria. Keywords: Boko Haram, Challenges, Roles, Federal Government, Security 1. Introduction 1.1 Meaning of the Concept “Boko Haram” The concept of Boko Haram had its origin from Islamic fundamentalist. Boko Haram means “Western Education is Forbidden or Sinful” Ogbonnaya (2015). It base in Nigeria is North-east of the country and worst heated areas include: Borno, Yobe and Adamawa.This led to declaration of State of Emergency by President Jonathan. World News (2013). Others areas slightly affected include Kaduna, Benue, Plateau, and Kano. The jihadists group frown at non- Sharia Legal System and sees westernized Education and Culture as crime as they believed to be corrupting Muslims opposing the Islamic creed. France (2011). The Islamic movement turned to armed militant terrorist believed to have wasted many lives and property in the country. Its effects outweighed the initial Religious crisis previously experienced in the region. 2. Historical Review of the Concept “Boko Haram” Boko Haram is an insurgence that is not very new in Nigeria. It origin dates backs from 1995 when it was called Shabaab Muslim Youth; Mallam Lawal was at the helms of affairs when he left to further his education. Mohammed Yusuf took over as the head of the group. His leadership exposed the group to political influence and cheap popularity Takofraija (1970). .Later in 2009, Boko Haram was founded as indigenous group (jihadist group) David (2011). With the attitude of winners takes all by most Nigerian politicians they were abandoned after elections. It metamorphosed to evil wind that blows no one any good in the country till date. The true situation