Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has warned that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity is being driven by outdated security technology in Nigeria, leaving communities vulnerable and forcing some border settlements to enter peace accords with bandits.
Gwarzo made the statement on Tuesday while hosting members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel in Kano.
Criminals Using More Advanced Tools Than Security Agencies
According to him, criminal groups are now outsmarting security forces through the use of sophisticated digital tools, drones, communication systems, and intelligence methods — exposing a critical technology gap in Nigeria’s security architecture. The persisting use of outdated security technology in Nigeria has compounded these challenges.
He described the current security climate as alarming, noting that many Nigerians fear for their safety during travel and daily activities.
Border Communities Forced into Agreements with Bandits
Gwarzo revealed that some communities along Kano’s borders have resorted to entering informal agreements with bandits just to avoid attacks, a situation he described as “deeply disturbing” and evidence of government’s inadequate response. This is largely due to the reliance on outdated security technology in Nigeria.
Calls Grow for State Police and Technological Reform
The Deputy Governor linked the growing insecurity to renewed pressure for the creation of state police and urged journalists nationwide to amplify security failures and push for urgent, technology-driven reforms. Addressing outdated security technology in Nigeria is paramount in these efforts.
“It is our collective responsibility, together with the media, to confront these challenges,” he said.