Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has launched the VGS?VIGISCOPE application, a new tool designed to enhance emergency reporting and response in schools nationwide.

In a statement on Thursday, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, revealed that Egbetokun introduced the app at the conclusion of a two-day seminar held from November 26 to 27, 2024, which also marked the inauguration of the Safe School Protection Squad.

Odutola explained that the VGS app serves as an alert system linked to a central base in Abuja, capable of identifying emergencies and coordinating quick responses.

She noted, ?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 use it wherever internet access is available. Users can send a ?rescue me? message, which prompts the VGS central headquarters to initiate 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 added.

She further said that the app enables users to send distress messages to the tactical team?s commanders when they are in danger. (The Guardian)