Security Experts Stress Intelligence's Role in Nigeria's Safety

Security experts underscored the significance of intelligence gathering, technology, and inter-agency cooperation in addressing Nigeria's security challenges during a conference organized by the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN) at the Nigerian Army Command Officers’ Mess 1, WU Bassey Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja. The conference, themed “Beyond Kinetic Warfare: Harnessing Technology and Intelligence-Led Operations for Nigeria’s National Security,” focused on the necessity of intelligence-driven strategies and emerging technologies to enhance security operations.

Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), represented by Air Commodore Stephen Ogunmodele, stated that military firepower alone is inadequate for national security. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi O. Oluyede, discussed the importance of artificial intelligence and other technologies in strengthening security.

The event also addressed the challenges of illegal mining and the need for improved information-sharing among security agencies. Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.) delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the need for effective responses to security threats.