The Nigeria Police Force has launched the NPF Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network as part of efforts to strengthen financial-fraud reporting, secure communication, and operational response.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, launched the two initiatives on Tuesday at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
The event brought together representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 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, is designed to provide citizens with a platform for promptly reporting suspected financial fraud.
Through the application, users can submit reports, upload supporting evidence, track 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-net communication.
The initiative is expected to improve communication, emergency coordination and operational response among police commands and units nationwide.
Speaking at the launch, IGP Disu described the initiatives as practical steps in the Force’s digital transformation agenda.
He said the Vigilant App would strengthen engagement between the police and members of the public, while the CUG Network would enhance communication and coordination within the Force.
According to him, both platforms are aimed at making the Nigeria Police Force more connected, responsive and effective.
The IGP stressed that technology remains 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 and private-sector partners to strengthen 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 demonstrated the Force’s determination to deploy practical, technology-driven solutions to improve service delivery, support police 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 cases of financial fraud.
The Force expressed appreciation to the CBN, Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, NIBSS, financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other partners for their contributions to the successful launch.
The police said they would continue to deploy innovation and strategic partnerships towards providing more accessible, responsive, people-centred and effective policing services across the country.
