As part of its efforts to strengthen public engagement, financial-fraud reporting, secure communication and operational response, the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday launched Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network in Abuja.
The two initiatives were launched by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja at an event attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, members of the Police Service Commission board, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited, and other relevant partners.
CSP Ani Iniedu INIEDU, Force Public Relations Officer in a statement indicated that the NPF Vigilant App is a citizen-facing platform developed by the Force ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial-services ecosystem to facilitate prompt reporting of suspected financial fraud.
According to him, the App enables users to submit reports, upload relevant evidence, track cases, and receive feedback, while supporting coordination with relevant institutions in line with extant laws and procedures.
Iniedu also explained that the NPF–MTN CUG Network is a dedicated platform designed to provide police personnel nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication.
He added that the initiative is expected to enhance communication, emergency coordination and operational response across commands and units.
Speaking at the event, Disu IGP described the initiatives as another practical step in the Force’s digital-transformation drive, noting that the Vigilant App will strengthen engagement with members of the public, while the CUG Network will improve communication within the Force.
He stated that both platforms are intended to make the Nigeria Police Force more connected, responsive and effective.
The IGP reiterated that technology remains an enabler of professional policing and must be deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with due regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability. He further reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to sustained collaboration with relevant institutions and the private sector in enhancing public safety and national security.
Also speaking at the event, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, DIG Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, stated that the initiatives demonstrate 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.
Iniedu added that the Nigeria Police Force appreciated the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, NIBSS, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and all other partners whose collaboration contributed to the successful launch of the initiatives.
He added that Nigeria Police Force remains committed to deploying innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver more accessible, responsive, people-centred and effective policing services to all Nigerians.
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