The Nigeria Police Force has intensified its digital transformation drive with the launch of the NPF Vigilant App and the NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network to improve financial fraud reporting, police communication and operational response nationwide.
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, unveiled the two initiatives on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the NPF Conference Centre, Jabi, Abuja, describing them as practical steps towards building a more connected, responsive and effective police force.
According to an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the launch was attended by representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion, Police Service Commission, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, 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 ecosystem, provides a citizen-facing platform for reporting suspected financial fraud.
Through the application, members of the public can submit fraud reports, upload relevant evidence, track cases and receive feedback, while facilitating coordination between the police and relevant institutions in accordance with existing laws and procedures.
The NPF–MTN CUG Network, meanwhile, is designed to provide police personnel nationwide with secure and affordable on-net communication.
The initiative is expected to enhance communication across police commands and units, strengthen emergency coordination and improve the speed and effectiveness of operational response.
Speaking at the launch, IGP Disu said technology remained a critical enabler of professional policing, stressing that its deployment must be lawful, ethical and responsible, with due regard for citizens’ rights, privacy, data protection and accountability.
He noted that while the Vigilant App would strengthen police engagement with members of the public, the CUG Network would improve communication within the Force.
The IGP also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to sustained collaboration with relevant government institutions and private-sector partners in the deployment of technology for 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 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 Force said the initiatives reflected its broader commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships aimed at delivering more accessible, responsive, people-centred and effective policing services to Nigerians.
