Zamfara State recorded 1,203 abductions in a single year—the highest in Nigeria’s North-West. Kaduna followed with 629, Katsina with 566, and Sokoto with 358. Criminal networks now move hostages, arms, and rustled livestock across state lines rapidly.
The Nigeria Police Force recently convened the 2026 North-West Security Summit in Gusau. ARCO Worldwide Services joined the summit to advocate for real-time aerial intelligence.
A Crisis Across State Lines
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu stressed that no single agency can secure the region alone. He urged leaders to strengthen intelligence sharing, border security, and early-warning systems.
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal reinforced this stance. He noted that bandits exploit state borders while security agencies remain divided by jurisdiction. He called for inter-state surveillance to dismantle criminal supply chains.
Closing the Visibility Gap
Temiloluwa Annan represented ARCO Worldwide at the summit alongside senior commanders and regional leaders. His core message was direct: effective coordination requires persistent, real-time visibility over vast terrain.
Fixed checkpoints leave blind spots. Drones close this gap by monitoring hidden forest routes and remote corridors before attacks happen.
Purpose-Built Surveillance Platforms
ARCO Worldwide deploys a layered aerial strategy:
CW-25 Hybrid VTOL: Delivers long-endurance, wide-area tracking across large forest networks and borders.
DJI Matrice 4T: Provides close-range thermal imaging and AI-driven threat detection for nighttime operations.
Proven Field Capability
ARCO Worldwide is Nigeria’s first licensed commercial drone operator, authorized by the NCAA and the ONSA. As an authorized DJI Enterprise reseller with ISO 9001:2015 certification, the company delivers operational surveillance solutions immediately.
Securing the North-West requires actionable intelligence delivered in time to save lives.
Ready to enhance your security operations with aerial intelligence? Contact ARCO Worldwide today.
