International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences

Abstract Nigeria is currently entangled in the web of terrorist actions waged by the Boko Haram. This has enthroned domestic terrorism in Nigeria and devastated lives and properties. The article interrogated the impact of Boko Haram insurgency, hence examined Boko Haram attacks and increasing insecurity in northern Nigeria. The study was anchored on the Marxian theory of Post-Colonial State. The theory underscores the low level of autonomy of the post-colonial states that makes it to handle crisis with trepidation and caution. The study is basically library research hence it relied on documentary method of data collection. Data were collected from secondary sources. The article revealed that most northern states especially, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Maiduguri have been under constant attacks by the Boko Haram while the Nigerian state as a result of its post-colonial character lacks the capacity to set the frameworks for action in society, but even where and when it does, such frameworks most often appear to be inadequate. The paper recommends, among others, that to fix the Boko Haram problem, the Nigerian government should strengthen the capacity of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian police, to be more proactive in handling threats to peace and security