Jeff R. Weyers, a researcher and consultant at iBRABO, said that spotting ISIL militants through geotag can be of great help in the fight against terrorism.

“No doubt this is a better alternative than being targeted by a drone strike," said Weyers, adding that the tracking systems "can better justify potential criminal charges against the individuals and at the very least build grounds for their detention and investigation upon their return."

The ISIL terrorist group, with members from several Western countries including Canada, France, Australia and Germany, controls large swathes of land in Iraq and Syria, and has been carrying out horrific acts of violence such as public decapitations and crucifixions against all communities such as Shias, Sunnis, Kurds, and Christians.