Security agencies have been urged to embrace technology in addressing security challenges facing the country.

Zonal Commander, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Zone F, Mr Shem Obafaiye stated this while inaugurating Smart Security ICT Centre of the corps in Ibadan.

Mr Obafaiye noted that NSCDC discovered that it needed to upgrade the officers and men of the command in line with the trend of technological advancements.

 In an address of welcome, NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya, said the centre would enhance the corps ability to track down cyber criminals, hackers and other cyber offences hindering the development of the country.

The Smart Security ICT Centre was constructed on a public private partnership policy and had in place over twenty computers as well as ICT and telecommunications gadgets.

Rasheeda Makinde

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