he Nigeria Police Force has launched a new digital platform designed to make it easier for Nigerians to report suspected financial fraud and follow the progress of their cases.
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, formally launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App alongside the NPF–MTN Closed User Group Network at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja.
The two initiatives are aimed at strengthening the Force’s digital operations, improving public engagement and enhancing communication among police officers across the country.
The NPF Vigilant App provides a platform through which members of the public can report suspected fraud, submit supporting evidence, monitor the progress of their complaints and receive feedback.
The second initiative, the NPF–MTN CUG Network, “provides police officers nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication to support emergency coordination and operational response.”
According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the Vigilant App was developed by the Force ICT Department in partnership with relevant stakeholders within the financial services sector.
The statement added that the platform is designed to facilitate cooperation with relevant institutions while operating within established laws and procedures.
The launch attracted key players from government agencies, the banking sector and technology companies. According to the police, those present included “representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, the Police Service Commission, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other partners.”
Speaking at the event, IGP Disu described the introduction of the two platforms as a “practical step in the Force’s digital transformation drive.”
He said the new technology would help improve the relationship between the police and members of the public while strengthening communication within the Force.
According to the IGP, the Vigilant App would “strengthen engagement with the public while the CUG Network would improve internal communication,” making the Nigeria Police Force more connected, responsive and effective.
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Disu also stressed the importance of responsible deployment of technology in law enforcement, noting that digital tools must be used in accordance with the law and with respect for fundamental rights.
He added that technology remains an enabler of professional policing and must be deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability.
Also speaking, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Fayoade Mustapha, said the projects reflected the determination of the police to embrace technology in improving its operations and service delivery.
According to him, the initiatives demonstrate the “Force’s resolve to deploy practical technology-driven solutions that improve service delivery, support personnel and strengthen public engagement.”
Mustapha urged Nigerians to take advantage of the new reporting platform by downloading it and using it appropriately.
He encouraged members of the public 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 also expressed appreciation to the organisations and institutions that collaborated on the projects, including the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, NIBSS, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria and other partners.
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