Multi-Objective Mixed-Integer Linear Programming for Optimal Security Resource Allocation: Evidence from Nigeria's Multidimensional Security Crisis
This study addresses Nigeria's escalating security crisis by formulating a Multi-Objective Mixed-Integer Linear Programming model to optimize resource allocation across six geopolitical zones, demonstrating through theoretical proofs and Monte Carlo validation that a balanced strategic approach can reduce conflict intensity by 95.9% compared to the business-as-usual baseline while maximizing recovery.