The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, launched the Nigeria Police Force Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen public engagement, financial-fraud reporting, secure communication and operational response.
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, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), financial institutions, fintech companies, MTN Nigeria, Vigilant Technology Limited, TIMPH International Limited and other relevant stakeholders.
The NPF Vigilant App, developed by the Force ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial-services ecosystem, is a citizen-facing platform designed to facilitate the prompt reporting of suspected financial fraud. It enables users to submit reports, upload supporting evidence, track cases and receive feedback, while facilitating coordination with relevant institutions in accordance with extant laws and procedures.
The NPF–MTN CUG Network, meanwhile, is a dedicated communication platform designed to provide police personnel nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication. The initiative is expected to improve internal communication, emergency coordination and operational response across commands and units.
Speaking at the launch, the IGP described the initiatives as practical milestones in the Force’s digital-transformation drive. He noted that 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.
The IGP stressed 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 also reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to sustained collaboration with relevant institutions and the private sector in advancing 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 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.
The Nigeria Police Force expressed appreciation to 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 other partners for their contributions to the successful launch.
The Force remains committed to leveraging innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver more accessible, responsive, people-centred and effective policing services to Nigerians.
