**FBI Confirms Purchase of Nigerian Counterparts in Buying Location Data to Track Citizens** The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States has resumed purchasing location data and histories of American citizens to aid federal investigations. This recent development was confirmed by the Director of the FBI, Kash Patel, during a hearing with lawmakers. In 2023, the FBI revealed that it had bought access to people's location data in the past but stated that it was not actively purchasing it at the time. However, it appears that the agency has changed its stance. When asked by a U.S. Senator, Ron Wyden, if the FBI would commit to not buying Americans' location data, Patel replied that the agency "uses all tools... to do our mission." This implies that the FBI will continue to use various methods, including the purchase of commercially available data, to carry out its duties. The issue of the FBI buying location data without obtaining a warrant has been a contentious one, with some lawmakers arguing that it is an "outrageous end-run around the Fourth Amendment." This amendment protects American citizens from device searches and data seizures. In Nigeria, similar concerns have been raised about the use of data by security agencies. In recent years, there have been reports of security agencies buying data from third-party sources to track individuals. This has raised concerns about the privacy and security of Nigerian citizens. The FBI's recent move has sparked debate about the use of location data and the balance between national security and individual privacy. While the agency claims that the purchase of commercial data has led to valuable intelligence, critics argue that it is an infringement on citizens' rights. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the relationship between law enforcement agencies and citizens in the United States and Nigeria. As the use of technology continues to grow, so too do concerns about data privacy and security.