The Nigeria Police Force has launched a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to report suspected financial fraud, submit evidence and track the progress of their complaints from their phones.
The NPF Vigilant App was officially launched on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu at the NPF Conference Centre in Jabi, Abuja.
The citizen-focused platform is designed to make reporting financial fraud more accessible and transparent. Through the app, users can:
- Report suspected financial fraud and unauthorised transactions
- Submit transaction details and supporting evidence
- Track the progress of reported cases
- Receive feedback on their complaints
- Follow up using a case ID
The app’s official listing describes it as a platform for reporting, tracking and assisting with the recovery of unauthorised transactions.
The Nigeria Police Force said the application was developed by its ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial-services sector. The launch brought together representatives from institutions including the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), financial institutions, fintech companies and telecommunications stakeholders.
The goal is to create a more coordinated process for handling financial-fraud complaints and improving communication between the police and relevant institutions.
The Vigilant App is part of a broader push by the Nigeria Police Force to use technology to improve policing and public engagement. Speaking at the launch, IGP Disu said technology should be deployed lawfully, ethically and responsibly, with safeguards for citizens’ rights, privacy and personal data.
The police also launched an NPF–MTN Closed User Group (CUG) Network alongside the app. The network is intended to provide police personnel across the country with secure and affordable communication for emergency coordination and operational response.
The police have urged Nigerians to use the Vigilant App responsibly to report suspected financial fraud. The application is currently listed on the Google Play Store, with its listing stating that it is supported by the Nigeria Police Force, Vigilant Technology and financial institutions.
The new platform could make it easier for victims of fraudulent transactions to formally report cases and monitor what happens after a complaint is submitted.
However, its effectiveness will ultimately depend on how quickly reported cases are investigated, how well banks and other institutions cooperate, and how efficiently victims’ complaints are resolved.
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