The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Adeolu Egbetokun, has launched a digital safety and intelligence app designed to give Ogun State residents swift and direct access to police services.
The app, Gateway Shield, is designed to help residents report incidents, track safety trends, and receive timely intervention across a range of issues.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by police spokesperson, Ogun State command, Omolola Odutola on Thursday.
Odutola stated that the initiative, conceived and driven by the IGP, reflects his unwavering commitment to modernising Nigeria’s policing architecture through technology, data utilization and citizen partnership.
According to her, the IGP described Gateway Shield as “a practical expression of our resolve to make security accessible, responsive and people-centred”.
The statement added, “This is not just an app, it is a lifeline. We are leveraging smart technology to eliminate barriers between the public and the police, ensuring that help is always within reach.
“Available on the Play Store (search for Gatewayshield), the web (http://www.thegatewayshield.com) and through a toll-free emergency line *08000009111*, the app connects users to bilingual agents at the Ogun State Police Digital Center, who swiftly process complaints and coordinate responses from the nearest Police unit.
“It allows users to report incidents, track safety trends, and receive timely intervention across a range of issues , from property disputes and traffic violations to emergencies and violent crimes. It is powered by a 24/7 solar-enabled command center staffed by trained IT officers.
“With Gateway Shield, Ogun State becomes a model for citizen-centric security, driven by innovation anchored on trust.”
