On the use of drones: Searching for the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls

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English: An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle flies a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Unmanned aerial surveillance devices are proving effective intelligence-gathering tools that may make rebel groups’ previous ability to operate without detection a thing of the past. Quality imagery helps in tracing the movements of key Boko Haram leaders and identifying targets, which can then guide Nigerian policy leaders and military commanders to make informed decisions on the ground.

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Director African Center for Science and International Security