Armed groups operating in the Sahel and northern Nigeria employ various strategies to recruit young people, exploiting vulnerabilities and grievances prevalent in these regions.
Understanding these strategies is crucial for comprehending the dynamics of conflict and insecurity in the area.
Community and youth leaders have cautioned it is essential to recognize the socio-economic conditions prevalent in these regions, characterized by poverty, unemployment, and limited educational opportunities.
In this regional security experts will shed light on the current state of affairs and how state governments can disrupt the recruitment method or plan of young people by armed groups.