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ABDULLAHI Mu’awiyya.

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This study examines the roles of civil society organizations (CSOs) in mitigating the insecurity challenges of cattle rustling and armed banditry in Katsina state. The study is anchored within the Nesbit’s typology of NGOs/CSOs activities in peacebuilding process. Data was generated from the primary and secondary sources. The study administered 384 questionnaires across eight (8) local government areas (LGAs) purposely selected for the study. In-depth Interviews were also conducted with 12 CSOs’ members using a semi-structured questionnaire across the LGAs. The study used content and descriptive approaches for data analysis. The findings revealed that forty-eight (48) CSOs engaged in advocacy, policy, relief/aid, transformation, and self-defence activities. The CSOs generated funds from internal, community contributions, and external sources. They used different strategies to impact positively in curbing the challenges of insecurity. However, they faced challenges of inadequate funding, shortage of personnel and transportation facilities, threats, and fears to be kidnapped or killed in the course of their activities. The study concluded that the CSOs have tremendously contributed and improved peaceful conditions of the affected communities in the LGAs. Thus, recommended that the international, national, state and other donor agencies should direct support and assistance to strengthen the CSOs’ initiatives and capabilities towards addressing the insecurity challenges of cattle rustling and armed banditry in Katsina state. Keywords: Civil Society Organizations, Cattle Rustling, Armed Banditry, Insecurity, Katsina State, Nigeria

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