Bright Echefu: How use of jamming systems can address challenges posed by insurgents

Bright Echefu, Chairman of EIB Group and Briech UAS, has advised that the use of jamming systems by security operatives can help address challenges posed by insurgents in Nigeria. Echefu, a security expert, made this statement on Wednesday during a media tour of EIB Group subsidiaries. Briefing newsmen, Echefu stated that with the right support […]

Bright Echefu, Chairman of EIB Group and Briech UAS, has advised that the use of jamming systems by security operatives can help address challenges posed by insurgents in Nigeria.

Echefu, a security expert, made this statement on Wednesday during a media tour of EIB Group subsidiaries.

Briefing newsmen, Echefu stated that with the right support and increased investment, indigenous companies have the capacity to provide the necessary logistics support to the military in the fight against insecurity.

While acknowledging government support for indigenous security firms, he called for more policies to foster Nigerian companies’ growth, especially those in the defence and security sector.”

“I can tell you that I am not the only one supporting the various sectors through local activities and local productions. There is a lot going on. People are even producing tractors in Nigeria now.

“Nigeria currently has the capacity to end this emergency, with the number of local companies investing heavily.

“The Nigerian military strongly supports local manufacturers through research collaboration and support,” Echefu added.

He stressed that the use of commercial drones by insurgent groups presents significant challenges for security forces in Nigeria.

Echefu stressed that tools like “jamming systems” would also improve force protection and reduce troop casualties by minimising reliance on manned reconnaissance missions.

“The use of commercial drones by insurgent groups presents significant challenges for security forces.

“To address this, the security apparatus is leveraging technologies like drone detection and jamming systems, improved intelligence gathering, and counter-drone systems,’’ the security expert said.

Echefu added that technological systems will generate insights from the collected data, allowing for better decision-making and improved resource allocation.

“This system will provide at-a-glance dashboards showing the status and location of monitored items, including parameters like satellite imagery and intelligence gathering capabilities to support security agencies,’’ he said.

He highlighted the need for more security-targeted policies, describing these locally manufactured technological advancements as a positive development for the nation.