He said that the Force only has three virtual policing platforms, and that all others were bogus and unrelated to the NPF in any manner.

“It has become necessary to inform the public that only three approved applications/websites for virtual policing services are available.”

“These include the NPF Rescue Me Application for emergencies, which is available on Android and iOS, as well as the NPF Central Motor Registry (CMR) website, which contains digitalized motor vehicle data.”

“The third is the Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS), a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionizing police response to emergencies,” stated the police chief.

According to Adejobi, any other program or website purporting to provide virtual policing services was not approved by the Nigeria Police Force and was thus false.

He therefore urged the public to only follow the official Nigeria Police social media handles where information regarding approved services and updates were being shared regularly.

According to him, the approved applications are available online via Police-VGS and NPF Rescue Me on Google Play Store and Apple iOS store. He said the NPF CMR is available on a user-friendly public portal.

He warned those involved in the creation, floating or distribution of illegal applications and websites to be aware that they would be made to face the consequences of their actions.

The police spokesman said anyone involved in fraudulent and deceptive criminal activities will be tracked, arrested and prosecuted.