Oni/Oba –King, Sarkin Musulmi- Ruler of Muslims, Sarkin Sokoto- Ruler of Islamic Government, Salafis / Sufis- Islamic Sectarian Group, Sambisa – Sambisa is a forest game reserve located  in Borno state northern region of  Nigeria, Chibok – a town in Borno StateNigeria,

This is a qualitative research which focuses on the case of Boko Haram and its success in Nigeria, the researcher used a wide range of materials including; academic books and journals, research reports and an interview with a retired military officer who served during the Nigerian Civil war in 1967. This paper is structured into four chapters: the first chapter gives the scope of the research, as well as a general overview of Nigeria; Chapter 2 focuses on the historical and political background of Nigeria; the third chapter, covers the background and activities of Boko Haram. It also looks at the history of Islam in Northern Nigeria; and the final chapter comprises of the findings and conclusion of the research.  One of the finding of this research showed that Islamic radicalization in Nigeria is not a new phenomenon; however, at different point and periods, Islamic radicalization in Nigeria manifests itself with different ideas and purpose. Secondly, the researcher discovered that the issue of Boko Haram transgresses beyond the borders of Nigeria and therefore becomes a regional phenomenon and no more a domestic issue.