The Dynamics of Cessationism - Terrorism Co-Menace in Nigeria: A Numerical Mathematical Model with Diffusion

Abstract

In this study, we investigate how cessationist sentiments and terrorist activities interact and propagate through space and time within the Nigerian context using first order nonlinear ordinary and partial differential equations. Our model compartmentalizes the population, considering vulnerability, engagement, recovery, and non-vulnerability to these ideologies. Firstly, we solve the ordinary differential model and we later develop a finite difference numerical scheme from the diffusion model to simulate the diffusion process. By exploring this ordinary and spatial perspective, our research sheds light on the intertwined nature of cessationism and terrorism in Nigeria and contributes to informed policy responses and mitigation strategies.