Taming the leviathans in the air: a geospatial analysis of anti-terrorism air warfare in Nigeria

Violence is a common phenomenon in human history. Several violence of different magnitude has wax and wane in different part of the world. Different methods had been applied to curb violence successively. In Nigeria, the urban violence in recent times had change dimension. It had become multi hydra headed and it had made it difficult for the security forces to curb in a short time. These leviathans include; Boko Haram terrorism, Islamic State of West Africa, Fulani Militia, Niger Delta Militia among others. The introduction of geospatial data for air bombardment in recent times in the warfare had change the dynamics of taming violence in the country. Conflict and Tyre Burning theories are used to explain the nature of violence. How had the geospatial data and air warfare assisted in mitigating terrorism in Nigeria? Data from Nigeria defence Head headquarters and Nigeria satellite Commission were analyzed. Results revealed that geospatial information analysis gives the military superior edge over the terrorist groups and it helps to engage in coordinated warfare. If the trend of geospatial data for (air) warfare is accurately sustained, the aim of taming the leviathans will be faster and easier. It will lead to rapid socioeconomic and political development in Nigeria.