SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum

DescriptionSCARS Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum“SCARS is not merely a record of events of a military memoir; it is a reflective, human-centred exposition of the costs of conflicts, the burdens of command, and the resilience of both soldier and citizen. It captures the emotional, psychological and communal dimensions of the Boko Haram Insurgency, reminding us that behind every statistic is a story and behind every strategy is a sacrifice.”Olusegun Obasanjo Former President, Federal Republic of NigeriaThe emergence of the terrorist organisation, Boko Haram, in 2002, ushered in an unprecedented era of bloodbath, destruction of properties and devastation of economies, not just in Nigeria, but across the West African belt, with far-reaching regional, continental and global consequences. In this compelling book, General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), a former chief of defence staff appointed in 2021 during the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari, astutely dissects the Boko Haram conundrum, while proposing solutions to a challenge that threatens the future of Nigeria and other West African states. The bird’s-eye view of a man who led Nigerian forces against one of the biggest threats to his country offers a deeper understanding of Boko Haram and the Insurgency challenge. This is a must-read book.