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Spatial Analysis of Boko Haram Insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria

Project Overview This project investigates the spatial distribution of Boko Haram insurgency incidents in Borno State, Nigeria using ArcGIS Pro. Spatial analytical techniques were applied to identify areas of high attack concentration and assess their impact on surrounding communities.

Objectives

  • Map Boko Haram attack locations.
  • Perform Kernel Density Analysis.
  • Conduct Hot Spot Analysis (Getis-Ord Gi*).
  • Visualize spatial patterns of insurgency.
  • Support decision-making through geospatial analysis.

Study Area Borno State, North-Eastern Nigeria.

Software Used

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Microsoft Excel
  • GitHub

Data Sources

  • ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data)
  • Administrative Boundary Data
  • Coordinate datasets

Project Outputs

  • Study Area Map
  • Spatial Distribution Map
  • Kernel Density Map
  • Hot Spot Analysis Map
  • Project Presentation

Repository Contents

  • ProjectPresentation.pdf
  • Map_Of_Borno_State.pdf
  • Map_Spatial_Distribution.pdf
  • Kernel_Density_Analysis.pdf
  • HotSpot_Analysis.pdf

Author Bidemi EYIOLORUNSE GIS Analyst | Remote Sensing | Spatial Analysis | ArcGIS Pro

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Spatial analysis of Boko Haram insurgency and its impact on communities in Borno State, Nigeria using ArcGIS Pro.

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