Police unveil app to track cases, report crime
By Mercy Ajekigbe
The Inspector General Of police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has launched the Nigerian Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF-MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
The initiative launched in Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is reportedly aimed at strengthening public engagement, facilitating financial fraud reporting and securing communication and operational response.
The NPF Vigilante App, described as a citizen-facing platform by the IGP, enables Nigerians to submit reports, upload relevant evidence, track cases, and receive feedback. It also helps to connect users with the appropriate institutions to help resolve their cases, according to existing laws and procedures. This app could potentially reduce the bureaucracy often associated with case reporting in the country.
The NPF-MTN CUG Network, on the other hand, is a dedicated platform designed to provide police personnel nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication. According to the IGP, this initiative is expected to enhance communication, emergency coordination and operational response across commands and units.
In the force’s mission to integrate policing with technology-driven solutions, these two platforms are directed at making the Nigeria Police Force more connected, responsive and effective in the execution of their constitutional duties.
The Inspector General 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.
The event was 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.
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 then 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 reaffirms the commitment of the Force in sustaining strategic partnerships and deploying innovation to enhance public safety and national security, while making services more accessible to all Nigerians.
