IG UNVEILS EMERGENCY RESPONSE APP FOR OGUN SCHOOLS
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Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has introduced the VGS—VIGISCOPE application, which is intended to give schools across the country a rapid emergency reporting and response system.
At the end of a two-day seminar to launch the Safe School Protection Squad, which took place from November 26 to 27, 2024, Egbetokun unveiled the App, according to a statement released on Thursday by Omolola Odutola, the public relations officer for the Ogiun State Police.
According to Odutola, the application serves as a responsive alarm system that is connected to a central base in Abuja and is able to recognize emergencies and coordinate prompt 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 emphasized that while in danger, users can utilize the security app to send distress signals to the leaders of the tactical team.
“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.
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