Securing Nigeria through geospatial intelligence

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial intelligence are becoming vital tools for security in developing nations like Nigeria.GIS is a computer-based tool that stores, organises, analyses, and shows information tied to specific spots on Earth.Its reported application in the Oriire kidnapping incident in Oyo State provides a practical example of how location intelligence can contribute to security operations.At a roundtable organised by the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON),