Fighting Banditry & Abductions: Professor Iwendi Suggests IoT Solutions for Nigeria’s Security

Nigeria is facing renewed waves of attacks, prompting discussions on the nation’s security strategy. Recent incidents, including the abduction of a pastor and his family in Kogi State, have highlighted the urgent need for effective solutions. In an interview on Arise Morning Show, Professor Celestine Iwendi, head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things at the University of Greater Manchester, proposes leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) to address these challenges. He emphasizes that traditional methods alone are no longer sufficient and argues for a paradigm shift in security strategy.