Experts urge FG to adopt modern technology to combat terrorism

Aviation and security experts are calling on the Nigerian government to urgently embrace modern technologies, such as advanced drones, as a key strategy in addressing the growing threats of terrorism and violent extremism in the country.

The experts expressed concerns about the increasing strength of these security challenges, while the government’s response continues to seem inadequate despite its efforts to combat the problem.

Femi Adeniji, a Nigerian aviation expert based in the United States, in an interview stressed the need for Nigeria to move beyond “outdated, manpower-heavy methods” and adopt the same cutting-edge technologies that have helped many Western nations reduce terrorism within their borders.

Adeniji, who also serves as the CEO of Nigame Aircraft Consult in the U.S., argued that while citizens continue to play an important role in supporting national security, excessive dependence on human intelligence—especially in an environment marred by corruption and mistrust—has limited its effectiveness.

He emphasized that in today’s age of advanced technology, there are several state-of-the-art drones available for use in counter-terrorism efforts. One such example is the Resolute Eagle, a military-grade unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that has been deployed in several countries to combat criminal activities.

Adeniji explained: “This is the era of advanced technology. The best approach for any serious government today is to adopt these technologies. For example, the Resolute Eagle can be operated from anywhere, meaning the operator doesn’t need to be close to the war zone. It can carry ITAR-approved arms, fly unseen and unheard from the ground, and record live events as they unfold. These are the kinds of modern technologies the Nigerian government should be considering, not outdated equipment.”

According to Adeniji, the drone can fly at an altitude of 21,000 feet, has a flight endurance of up to eight hours, and can be rapidly deployed to any conflict zone for surveillance, tracking, and even disrupting terrorist movements. This capability provides security forces with the element of surprise—an advantage crucial in counter-terrorism operations.

Adeniji noted that Western nations have successfully reduced terror attacks by combining advanced technology, intelligence, and swift military action. For instance, during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, these technologies helped minimize casualties while effectively targeting terrorists. Although he acknowledged the Nigerian government’s efforts to tackle insecurity, particularly with recent changes in military leadership, he insisted that technology-driven solutions were the way forward.

Similarly, security analyst Mohammed Lawal pointed out that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism strategy has been undermined by delayed responses and poor intelligence gathering. Like Adeniji, Lawal believes drones could significantly improve these areas.

He argued that drones would enable 24-hour surveillance without putting soldiers’ lives at risk, adding that if Nigeria deployed high-end drones in conflict hotspots across the North-East, North-West, and parts of the North-Central regions, terrorists would lose their element of surprise.

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