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   The escalating insecurity in Nigeria , particularly the audacious activities of bandit groups across the northern states , has taken a new, concerning dimension with revelations from Bosun Tijani , Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy. In a recent interview, Minister Tijani disclosed that these criminal elements are employing " a special kind of technology " to evade traditional surveillance methods, making calls by bouncing signals off multiple cellular towers and operating in underserved communication zones.  This revelation casts a stark light on the sophisticated capabilities of these non-state actors. It underscores the urgent need for a robust upgrade of Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure and advanced intelligence capabilities to counter the evolving threat landscape. The Federal Government's simultaneous launch of an AI strategy , while forward-looking for economic growth, must now be critically aligned with immediate securi...