Role of information and communications technologies in intelligence gathering in the Nigerian security system
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2024
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Adeleke University Journal of Business and Social Sciences
Abstract
Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) are essential in data and intelligence
gathering activities due to their numerous benefits; one of which is the prevention and detection of
crimes before their full manifestations. However, data and intelligence gathering in the Nigeria
security system is ridden with some challenges that need to be addressed by the government for crimes
to be successfully "nipped in the bud". In view of this, this paper aims to examine data and
intelligence-gathering activities in the Nigerian security system considering its challenges and
prospects. The methodology adopted was a documentary/literature search to determine the pattern and
trends in Nigeria’s data and intelligence gathering. This paper further discussed the role of ICTs for
effective data and intelligence gathering; sources of intelligence information by intelligence personnel;
prospects of effective data and intelligence gathering; and lastly policy recommendations for successful
data and intelligence gathering. It was concluded that the government should enact and implement a
national intelligence gathering and sharing policy covering specific areas such as funding, training,
and re-training of intelligence personnel, and sharing of intelligence information among the security
agencies through collaboration and cooperation as a means of eliminating duplication of efforts and
wastage of the nation's resources.
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Data, Intelligence, ICTs, Security, Intelligence gathering
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Afolayan , O.T. (2024) Role of information and communications technologies in intelligence gathering in the Nigerian security system, Adeleke University Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 4(1), 194-205.