The Federal Government says it is preparing to deploy an artificial intelligence-powered security system known as the Multi-domain Hybrid Intelligence Shield (HIS) as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s fight against terrorism, piracy and illegal mining.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, disclosed this during a working visit to Monaco alongside senior ministry officials as part of engagements on the proposed HIS project for the Ministry of Defence.
The proposed deployment of the HIS comes amid growing discussions on how Nigeria can use digital infrastructure and intelligence systems to strengthen its response to insecurity.
A recent PREMIUM TIMES report highlighted how weak information-sharing and poor early-warning systems continue to undermine Nigeria’s response to terrorism and violent attacks, despite local communities often noticing suspicious activities before incidents occur.
The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) story examined how digital tools previously used for election monitoring and crisis reporting, including real-time mapping and crowdsourced alert systems, could be adapted for security and counterterrorism operations, while also warning about the risks of abuse, false reporting and privacy violations if adequate safeguards are not put in place.
