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This study explores the intertwined economic and religious drivers of Boko Haram’s insurgency in the Lake Chad Basin. While the group’s ideological foundation is rooted in Salafist jihadism, its operations increasingly reflect economic motiva tions, particularly resource control and illicit trade. The research highlights how environmental degradation, regional instability, and external geopolitical interests exacerbate the conflict. Using qualitative analysis of security reports and academic literature, the study challenges dominant religious-centric narratives and underscore