Sokoto Innovator Develops Tech to Combat Arms Smuggling

Haruna Abubakar Jibril, a young man from Sokoto with a background in ICT, has developed a technology designed to address Nigeria's security challenges, particularly in curbing arms smuggling at state and international borders. In an interview with Legit Hausa on September 12, 2026, Haruna expressed that his passion for utilizing technology to solve issues of insecurity motivated him to create this surveillance system.

He has not yet received any support from the government or agencies and hopes that authorities will recognize the value of his innovation and collaborate with him for further development. Haruna urged the government to prioritize technology in data gathering, surveillance, and intelligence-sharing among security agencies.

He also called for greater opportunities for young innovators. Additionally, he appealed to the public for cooperation in providing credible information to improve the security situation, emphasizing that tackling insecurity is a collective responsibility involving the government, security operatives, youths, and the public.