NPF Vigilant App: Disu Launches New Tool to Fight Fraud, Improve Police Communication

The Nigeria Police Force has introduced a new digital platform aimed at making it easier for members of the public to report suspected fraud and for the police to respond to financial crimes more effectively.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu launched the NPF Vigilant App alongside the NPF-MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network as part of efforts to improve the use of technology in policing and strengthen communication within the Force.

The NPF Vigilant App is designed to provide Nigerians with a direct channel for reporting suspected financial fraud and other related criminal activities to the police.

The platform is expected to allow users to submit complaints and relevant information while giving investigators access to details that could assist them in following up on suspected cases.

The initiative comes at a time when criminals are increasingly using digital platforms, electronic payments and other forms of technology to carry out financial crimes.

Disu said the police must keep pace with these developments by adopting modern tools that can help officers gather information, respond faster and work more effectively.

The Inspector-General explained that the new technology is part of a broader effort to make policing more responsive and accessible to members of the public.

He also stressed the importance of cooperation between the police and citizens, noting that information from members of the public can help law enforcement agencies detect criminal activities more quickly.

Alongside the app, Disu launched the NPF-MTN CUG Network, which is expected to improve communication among police formations and officers across the country.

The communication system is designed to make it easier for officers to contact one another during operations, coordinate responses and share important information without unnecessary delays.

Improved communication could be particularly useful during emergencies when officers in different locations need to work together quickly.

The two initiatives were unveiled at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja, with stakeholders from the financial and telecommunications sectors also attending the event.

Representatives from financial institutions, fintech companies, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System and MTN Nigeria were among those involved in the initiative.

Their involvement reflects the growing need for closer cooperation between law enforcement agencies, financial institutions and technology companies in tackling modern financial crimes.

Disu has continued to push for a police force that makes greater use of technology, intelligence and information sharing in its operations.

The Inspector-General said technology should help make policing faster and smarter while ensuring that citizens’ rights and privacy are respected.

For Nigerians, one of the biggest expectations from the NPF Vigilant App is that reporting suspected fraud will become easier and more direct.

The success of the platform, however, will depend on how quickly reports are reviewed, how seriously complaints are investigated and how much confidence members of the public develop in using the system.

The CUG network will also be tested by how effectively it improves communication between officers and police formations, particularly during emergencies and major security operations.

The launch represents another move by the Nigeria Police Force towards technology-driven policing, with the NPF Vigilant App expected to give citizens a new avenue to alert authorities to suspected fraud while the CUG network strengthens communication within the Force.

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