Authors : Hashim Musa Abubakar; Ruqqayyah Musa

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug1250

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Abstract : This study examined the nexus between human intelligence and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the management of security quagmire in public secondary schools in Nasarawa West Senatorial District, Nigeria. The study focused on how the integration of human decision-making, professional judgment, and experience with AI-driven security technologies enhances school safety and crisis management. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised principals, vice principals, teachers, and security personnel in public secondary schools in the district, totaling 3,214 respondents. Using Krejcie and Morgan’s table, a sample of 346 respondents was selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated by experts, with a Content Validity Index of 0.82 and a Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.81. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while chi-square statistics tested the hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed a significant relationship between human intelligence– AI collaboration and effective management of security challenges such as vandalism, intrusions, theft, and student unrest. The study concludes that while AI technologies enhance surveillance and early warning systems, human intelligence remains indispensable for ethical judgment, contextual interpretation, and responsive decision-making. It recommends deliberate investment in AI-based security infrastructure alongside capacity-building for school administrators and security personnel.

Keywords : Human Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, School Security, Security Quagmire, Public Schools, Nasarawa West.

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