Why Tracking Bandits Defies Technology — Presidential Aide Explains
The Challenge of Tracking Criminals in Nigeria Criminals in Nigeria are increasingly using foreign internet services, which makes it difficult for security agencies to track them effectively. This issue was highlighted by Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, during an interview with Nigeriainfofm. Bwala explained that while security agencies can trace Nigerian citizens using local social media platforms, the situation becomes more complex when criminals rely on international services. He pointed out that there is a regulatory body in Nigeria that maintains a database of Nigerians and their phone numbers. Additionally, there is another body responsible for internet service provision, which allows tracking through IP addresses if the service is within Nigeria's jurisdiction. However, Bwala noted that services like Starlink present a significant challenge. Since Starlink is not registered in Nigeria and operates from space, it cannot b...