The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu has launched the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group, CUG, Network to strengthen financial fraud reporting and improve communication among police personnel.
The initiatives, unveiled at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja, are designed to enhance public engagement in reporting suspected financial fraud and provide police officers nationwide with secure and affordable communication for emergency coordination and operational response.
The Vigilant App is a citizen-facing platform that allows users to report suspected financial fraud, upload supporting evidence, track cases and receive feedback.
It was developed by the Force ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial services sector. The app also supports coordination with relevant institutions in accordance with existing laws and procedures.
According to a statement signed and released by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the launch was attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other partners.
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Speaking at the event, 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, making the Nigeria Police Force more connected, responsive and effective.
The police chief added that technology remained an enabler of professional policing and should be deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with due regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Information and Communication Technology, Fayoade Mustapha, said the initiatives demonstrated the Force’s resolve 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 expressed appreciation to the CBN, the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, NIBSS, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria and other partners for their collaboration in the initiatives.
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