Benue State, between 2010 and 2023. Employing a qualitative research methodology,

data were collected through interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The

study is anchored in the Marxist Political Economy framework, which provides a lens

for analyzing the underlying factors driving insecurity in the region. The findings reveal

that insecurity in Katsina-Ala LGA is primarily driven by class struggle, economic

deprivation, state repression, and elite exploitation. The study further shows that

insecurity has significantly disrupted economic activities and led to the widespread

destruction of lives and property. Based on these findings, the paper recommends

economic redistribution and structural reforms as critical measures to break the cycle

of insecurity in Katsina-Ala.