IGP Launches Mobile App, NPF–MTN Network to Boost Crime Reporting, Operational Communication
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday launched the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network to strengthen financial fraud reporting, public engagement and communication among police personnel nationwide.
The initiatives were unveiled at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja, as part of efforts to advance the Force’s digital transformation and improve operational efficiency.
The launch was attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Police Service Commission, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other stakeholders.
The NPF Vigilant App, developed by the Force ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial services sector, provides a citizen-facing platform for reporting suspected financial fraud.
According to the Force, users of the application can submit fraud reports, upload supporting evidence, track the progress of cases and receive feedback, while facilitating coordination with relevant institutions in accordance with existing laws and procedures.
The NPF–MTN CUG Network, on the other hand, is a dedicated communication platform designed to provide police personnel across the country with secure and affordable on-network communication services.
The Force said the network would enhance communication, emergency coordination and operational response among police commands and units.
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Speaking at the event, Disu described the two initiatives as practical steps towards strengthening the Force’s digital transformation agenda.
He said the Vigilant App would deepen engagement between the police and members of the public, while the CUG network would improve internal communication and coordination among personnel.
The IGP stressed that technology remained an important enabler of professional policing, but must be deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with due regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to sustained collaboration with government institutions, financial-sector stakeholders and private-sector partners to enhance public safety and national security.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, DIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, said the initiatives reflected the Force’s determination to deploy practical, technology-driven solutions to 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 Nigeria Police Force commended the CBN, Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, NIBSS, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria and other partners for their contributions to the development and launch of the platforms.
The Force said the initiatives formed part of its broader commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships aimed at delivering more accessible, responsive, people-centred and effective policing services.
By PRNigeria
