Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has launched Gateway Shield, a digital safety and intelligence app designed to give Ogun State residents swift and direct access to police services especially in emergencies where reaching a police station may be difficult.
This was contained in a press statement, on Thursday, by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola.
The initiative, conceived and driven by the IGP, reflects his unwavering commitment to modernising Nigeria’s policing architecture through technology, data utilisation and citizen partnership.
The IGP described Gateway Shield as “a practical expression of our resolve to make security accessible, responsive and people-centred.
“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.”
The Gateway Shield Platform is available on the Play Store (search for Gatewayshield), the web (www.the gatewayshield.com).
It is also available through a toll-free emergency line 08000009111.
“The Gateway Shield Platform app connects users to bilingual agents at the Ogun State Police Digital Centre, 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 centre staffed by trained IT officers,” it was added in the press statement.
It was added that the support by IGP Egbetokun for the Ogun State Police Command has been consistent and strategic.
“In early 2025, he deployed Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to bolster operational readiness, following his commissioning of the modern state headquarters in 2024 with a pledge to transform the Command into a smart policing hub.
“With Gateway Shield, Ogun State becomes a model for citizen-centric security, driven by innovation anchored on trust,” it was added.
