Security and Development Consequences of Communal Conflict : A Reflection on Aguleri-Umuleri Conflict in Anambra State

: This paper studies the phenomenon of conflict in Anambra state using the Aguleri-Umuleri conflict as a focus with a view to find out its fundamental cause and consequences for security and development in the area. Using the economic theory of conflict, interview and archival method of data collection, the paper discovered that colonially inherited boundaries, concentration of development in the colonial area of Otuocha that was given to Umuleri and the struggle for ownership and control of the area gave rise to the conflict. This has strong negative effects on development and security in the area. Thus, the paper recommends that all ill-famous colonial boundaries in Nigeria should be revisited with the parties forming the boundaries adjustment committee.