Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has revealed a game-changing strategy to track down terrorists and kidnappers exploiting advanced tech to evade capture. Contrary to claims that criminals still use unregistered SIM cards, Tijani insists there’s no concrete evidence of this, crediting Nigeria’s robust biometric systems like BVN and NIN for tightening security.
The real challenge, he says, lies in the sophisticated methods terrorists employ. “They’re not using regular telecom towers,” Tijani explained on Politics Today. “They bounce calls across multiple towers, making their signals vanish when they relocate.” This call-hopping tech lets them operate undetected in remote areas with weak connectivity.
Massive investment in telecom infrastructure, especially in underserved zones where gangs thrive. Nigeria’s upgrading its communication satellites the only ones in West Africa to fill coverage gaps where ground towers fail. Think of it like a digital safety net.
Two new satellites coming online to back up terrestrial networks. Bridging connectivity gaps nationwide, starting with 4,000 Huawei towers in rural zones. Prioritizing coverage over shutdowns to outsmart criminals while boosting digital access for all Nigerians. Tijani stresses this isn’t just about fighting crime it’s about securing Nigeria’s future. “If our towers fail, satellites kick in,” he said, highlighting the country’s push for tech-driven security.
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