Use of Biometric-Based Identification and Automated Visual Surveillance to Checkmate Terrorist Activities in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions [ READ ]
Zauwali Sabitu Paki, Abubakar Sani, Mansur Babagana
The current security challenges being faced in Nigeria is of public concern. Our institutions of higher learning are the prime targets of terrorist as it is evident in recent years. Several methods are used by the terrorist to gain access to the institutions one of which is by identity fraud (claiming to be guanine students/staff of such schools possibly by presenting students’/staff ID cards). In this paper we propose a framework that combines the use of biometrics in user identification and visual surveillance to monitor activities in real-time fashion in our institutions. We also conducted a survey in some institutions in northern Nigeria that were ravaged by the terrorist attacks in the recent past. The survey revealed that majority were of the opinion computerised security measures could significantly improve security situation in their institution. Majority also expressed readiness to accept the proposed initiative. More than 81% expressed preference of fingerprint biometric to other biometrics (iris, retina etc.).
Zauwali Sabitu Paki, Abubakar Sani, Mansur Babagana
The current security challenges being faced in Nigeria is of public concern. Our institutions of higher learning are the prime targets of terrorist as it is evident in recent years. Several methods are used by the terrorist to gain access to the institutions one of which is by identity fraud (claiming to be guanine students/staff of such schools possibly by presenting students’/staff ID cards). In this paper we propose a framework that combines the use of biometrics in user identification and visual surveillance to monitor activities in real-time fashion in our institutions. We also conducted a survey in some institutions in northern Nigeria that were ravaged by the terrorist attacks in the recent past. The survey revealed that majority were of the opinion computerised security measures could significantly improve security situation in their institution. Majority also expressed readiness to accept the proposed initiative. More than 81% expressed preference of fingerprint biometric to other biometrics (iris, retina etc.).
