Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has called for the urgent adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and modern technology in Nigeria’s security architecture, warning that conventional approaches are no longer sufficient to tackle evolving threats.
Speaking at the Kogi Security Summit held in Abuja, Zulum said Nigeria must embrace technological warfare to effectively combat insecurity driven by sophisticated criminal networks.
“For us to address insecurity, we need to possess modern technological warfare; technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics are now deployed globally to combat crime,” Zulum stated.
He advocated integrating surveillance drones, biometric tracking systems, and predictive analytics to strengthen intelligence gathering and prevent attacks.
Zulum also stressed that security is not the sole responsibility of security agencies, urging citizens to play active roles in intelligence sharing and community vigilance.
According to him, addressing insecurity requires more than military hardware, as underlying socio-economic challenges must also be tackled.
“While it is critical to procure equipment such as vehicles, MRAPs, drones, and other facilities to confront insecurity, most importantly, without addressing underlying factors such as poverty, road infrastructure, and agriculture, insecurity will not end,” he said.
The governor further warned that poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure deficits remain key drivers of insecurity across Nigeria, insisting that long-term stability depends on inclusive development.
He reaffirmed that peace and security remain central to national development, noting that without them, economic progress cannot be achieved.
The Kogi Security Summit brought together government officials, security chiefs, and policy stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
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