Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has revealed the VGS—VIGISCOPE application, which would offer 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 end of a two-day seminar conducted 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 crises and organizing swift actions.
She remarked, “It improves technological intelligence in crime resolution and allows police access to hard-to-reach regions, enabling effective information exchange and threat detection. In the case of danger, pupils or school administrators 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, so schools in Ogun State may use it anywhere internet connectivity is available. Users can send a “rescue me” message, which alerts the VGS central headquarters to arrange a quick response.
“It can detect distress, notify crises, and help organize responses. It also improves technical intelligence by allowing police personnel to explore previously inaccessible places without incurring fatalities, as well as supporting tactical information interception and threat identification.”
Odutola emphasized that the security App allows users to send distress signals to tactical team leaders when under danger.
“It is data-driven and accessible anywhere internet connectivity is available, so schools in Ogun State may profit from its capabilities.
“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 described.
