Nigerian Army adopts drone-based surveillance technology

The Nigerian Army has begun using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with high‑resolution cameras and real‑time data links for surveillance and reconnaissance. The drone system, supplied through a partnership with local and foreign tech firms, is intended to monitor insurgent activity, protect borders, and support intelligence‑gathering operations across the country. It marks the army’s first large‑scale adoption of drone‑based surveillance technology. Views Nigeria