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Abstract The study examined the strategic implications of inter-agency collaboration on national security in Nigeria in view of information technology. The population of the study consisted of all staff of Operation Save Haven in Plateau State and Operation Whirl Stroke in Benue State and Plateau State. Other members from State capitals of selected states also formed part of the population of the study. 250 respondents were randomly selected for the study using non-proportionate stratified sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The instrument was validated by two experts in test and measurement and evaluation. Data from 250 completed questionnaires was subjected to regression analysis. The findings showed that there is significant effect of the implication of Inter-agency collaboration on National Security in Nigeria. The study however recommended that the Nigerian security agencies provided with the necessary facilities that would enable them to efficiently network among themselves and with similar agencies in other countries. This approach will assist in no small measures in the prevention and control of terrorism. KEYWORDS: Inter-Agency, Collaboration, National Security, Nigeria, Information Technology