As part of efforts to improve the reporting of financial fraud and strengthen communication among police personnel, the force has launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group Network.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, performed the launch on Tuesday at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja.
In a remark, Disu described the platforms as a “practical step in the Force’s digital transformation drive”.
He said the Vigilant App would “strengthen engagement with the public while the CUG Network would improve internal communication.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Fayoade Mustapha, stated that the initiatives show the “Force’s resolve to deploy practical technology-driven solutions that improve service delivery, support personnel and strengthen public engagement.”
He urged Nigerians to download the NPF Vigilant App from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store and “use it responsibly to report suspected financial fraud.”
The Vigilant App is a citizen-facing platform that allows users to submit suspected fraud reports, upload evidence, track cases and receive feedback.
The NPF–MTN CUG Network “provides police officers nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication to support emergency coordination and operational response.”