The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the growing use of cyberspace by terrorist and criminal groups to recruit members, raise funds, and plot attacks.
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu disclosed this at a security conference in Abuja, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to national security.
He noted that these groups are increasingly sophisticated, leveraging social media and encrypted platforms to spread propaganda and avoid detection.
The Army is ramping up cyber capabilities and partnering with international agencies to counter the menace.
Ordinary Nigerians were urged to report suspicious online activities, as the fight against insurgency now extends beyond the battlefield.
The COAS disclosed that recent arrests have uncovered networks operating from within and outside the country, calling for stronger collaboration with telecom providers to disrupt funding channels.
The warning comes amid renewed attacks in parts of the North-East, underscoring the evolving security challenge.
The government has been called upon to review cybersecurity policies to keep pace with emerging threats.
