Vol. 6, Issue 5, Part D (2020)

Abstract
Terrorist attacks have done immeasurable and unquantifiable damage to lives and properties of Nigerians, especially in the Northern part. The high level of insecurity is palpable and has expectedly affected all spheres of the people’s life. This unfortunate incident is responsible for the death of millions and the exodus of countless Nigerians from communities and lands they have inhabited for centuries. The ugly incident, no doubt, has put the country in a bad light in that it has rendered the country unsafe for life, living and business. Most unfortunately, the government has spent humongous amount of money in stemming this tide, but, due to high level of corruption, insensitivity and ability of terrorist gangs to quickly regroup, possession of highly sophisticated weapons through alleged sponsorship of attacks by some well-meaning and wealthy Nigerians, terrorism is still hunting the country with many recent attacks, especially in Jos, Maiduguri, Benue State, to mention just a few. This research aims at looking into the likely causes of terrorism, the extent of damage and consequences for Nigeria and Nigerians, and more important how literature has extenuated this present quagmire for diagnosis and solution. Those in the IDPs are also within the periscope of this discussion. The primary materials, Ahmed Yerima’s Pari and Sola Balogun’s The Withered Seed will yield their meaning for the benefit of the research.