E-SECURITY, AN ANTIDOTE TO SECURITY LOOPHOLES IN NIGERIA: NIGERIAN ARMY IN FOCUS

Abstract

This paper centered on critical analysis of E-security to be a panacea to the security loopholes in Nigeria. Security challenge which has appeared in the country in different forms ranging from Boko Haram, Herdsmen, Armed Banditry, and kidnapping are seriously creating more anxiety to the life of the common citizens in the country at all levels. And this has led to hunger, unemployment, and other social vices that are too numerous to mention. However, data on ground seem to show that a number of factors responsible for the escalation of insecurity in Nigeria and these include: high unemployment rate, insincerity among political leaders, religious bigots, and illiteracy. The study aimed to examine how to create an improved Public Security Communication Systemand Public Safety Networks by adopting ICT tools to curb insecurity in Nigeria. To realize this central objective, the study used both quantitative and qualitative methods and data were collected through primary and secondary sources. The study adopts Structural-functionalist theory because it will provide an in-depth analysis on why indigenous terrorist activities are yet to be curbed. The finding shows that the existing military equipment and other measures that are being used to fight terrorism in Nigeria have not yieldedany positive effects in securing the lives and properties of the citizens at large. It was recommended that the Federal government should engage peace and conflict resolution experts in dealing with the issues concerning all indigenous terrorist groups ranging from Boko-Haram, Herdsmen, Banditry, and kidnappings.