NPF Warn Citizens Against Using Unknown Security Platforms, Apps

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja
The public has been warmed against engaging unknown platforms and applications allegedly affiliated with the Nigeria Police Force.

This was contained in a statement, Thursday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the warning followed recent proliferation of virtual platforms claiming to be affiliated with the Nigeria Police Force.

According to him “it has become pertinent to inform the public that there are only three (3) approved applications/websites for virtual policing services.”

He listed the approved platforms to include NPF Rescue Me Application for emergencies which is available on android and ios.

Others are “NPF Central Motor Registry website for digitalized motor vehicle data; and the Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS), a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionizing police response to emergencies.”

The police also reiterates that any other application or website claiming to provide virtual policing services are not approved by it and are therefore fraudulent.

“Therefore, members of the public are urged to take note and follow the official Nigeria Police social media handles where information regarding approved services and updates are being shared regularly.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the approved applications are available online via the following platforms – Police-VGS and NPF Rescue Me on Google Play Store and Apple iOS store; while the NPF CMR is available on a user-friendly public portal at https://cmris.npf.gov.ng.,” Adejobi said.

The statement noted that in the case of introduction or floating of any new application, the Force will make an official announcement through the media and its dedicated social media handles accordingly.

The police also warned all those involved in the creation, floating, or distribution of illegal applications and websites to be aware that they will face the consequences of the law.

The police spokesman said the long arm of the law will catch up with all those engaged in fraudulent and deceptive criminal activities.


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