Research Problem: At international level, the assumption is that countries with multiple borders face the complexity of border management as multiple borders means more territories to monitor with implications of increasing risk of porous borders, smuggling and terrorist infiltration, thereby compounding the problem of insecurity. Since most of the studies focus on international borders, however, do states within a country with multiple borders with other states face the same problem? This study is a survey of Kogi state with multiple borders, sharing border with ten states with a particular focus on the border communities to ascertain the implications of its multiple borders on the security of the state. Methods/Theory: The study combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods. It uses data from primary and secondary sources with statistical and normative methods of data analysis to examine the relationship between multiple borders and the security of Kogi state. Results: The study among others finds that from the survey carried out, there is a positive correlation between multiple borders and insecurity in Kogi state. That is to say, multiple borders of Kogi state reinforce the problem of insecurity in the state. Neglect of border communities by the government makes it difficult for government to get the cooperation of border communities unless they are affected. Conclusion: There is a positive correlation between multiple borders and insecurity in Kogi state because, multiple borders make it easy for bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements to operate and escape to other neighbouring states; it also makes it difficult to apprehend them. Key Contribution to Knowledge: It contributes to the discourse on the relationship between multiple borders and insecurity, especially borders within a nation-state which has been neglected by previous studies. Recommendations: The government should prioritize border communities in developmental plan; Kogi state government should collaborate with neighboring states to improve border patrols and also include the border communities in security discussions as it affects the community.
PHD SEGUN JOSHUA (Thu,) studied this question.