Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu will launch a new public-facing app and a dedicated internal communication network for police personnel on September 1.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, is set to officially launch the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Vigilant App and the MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
The launch was announced in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, dated August 24, 2026.
The Force described the initiative as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen technology-driven policing, enhance communication and improve operational efficiency across the organisation.
What the New Tools Do
The NPF Vigilant App is designed to support improved engagement, information sharing and communication between the police and members of the public. According to the app’s own platform description, Vigilant operates as an Account Fraud Alert Application (AFAA), a digital solution built by the Nigeria Police ICT Department that allows the public to report and track the recovery of stolen funds, chat directly with banks and the police, and receive real-time updates on fraud-recovery cases details not included in the Force’s statement but relevant to understanding the app’s specific function.
The MTN CUG Network, meanwhile, will provide a dedicated communication platform intended to facilitate seamless and efficient communication among personnel of the Force, separate from the public-facing app.
Part of a Broader Technology Push
The Force said the launch underscores the IGP’s commitment to leveraging modern technology and strategic partnerships to enhance policing, strengthen internal coordination and improve service delivery to Nigerians. It added that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to harnessing technology, innovation and strategic partnerships to deliver more responsive, efficient and people-centred security services.
The announcement follows a separate, high-profile directive from Disu earlier in the month ordering commissioners of police nationwide to treat mob violence as homicide, suggesting a period of active policy activity from the police leadership since Disu’s recent appointment.
