The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched the VGS—VIGISCOPE application, which would provide a swift emergency reporting and response mechanism for schools across the country.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Ogiun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, Egbetokun launched the app at the conclusion of a two-day seminar held from November 26 to 27, 2024, to launch the Safe School Protection Squad.
Odutola added that the app acts as a responsive alarm system linked to a central headquarters in Abuja, capable of spotting emergencies and coordinating swift actions.
She stated, “It enhances technical intelligence in crime resolution and facilitates police access to difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring effective information sharing and threat detection. In the event of danger, students or school principals can connect to the central base via a smartphone to request immediate assistance or report incidents directly from the scene.
“The app is internet-enabled, allowing schools in Ogun State to utilise it wherever internet access is available. Users can send a’rescue me’ message, which activates the VGS central headquarters to coordinate a swift response.
“It can identify distress, report emergencies, and facilitate coordinated responses. It also aids technical intelligence by helping police officers access otherwise inaccessible areas without casualties and supports the tactical interception of information and threat identification.”
Odutola mentioned that the security app enables users to send distress messages to the tactical team’s commanders when in danger.
“It is data-driven and accessible wherever internet service is available, allowing schools in Ogun State to benefit from its features.
“When a subscriber of the app is in danger, they can send a rescue message, triggering an alert at the VGS central headquarters, which then contacts tactical commanders for rescue assistance within minutes,” she added.
