The Inspector General of Police, IGP Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has launched Gateway Shield, a digital safety and intelligence application designed to give residents of Ogun State swift and direct access to police services, especially during emergencies where reaching a station may be difficult.
The innovative platform, conceived and driven by the IGP, reflects his unwavering commitment to modernising Nigeria’s policing through technology, citizen engagement, and data-driven strategies. Speaking at the launch, IGP Egbetokun 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.”
Gateway Shield is available on the Play Store (search “Gatewayshield”), on the web via [www.thegatewayshield.com](http://www.thegatewayshield.com), and through a toll-free emergency line 08000009111. Users are instantly connected to bilingual agents at the Ogun State Police Digital Center, who process complaints and coordinate responses from the nearest police unit. The app enables residents to report incidents, track safety trends, and receive timely intervention on a wide range of issues including property disputes, traffic violations, emergencies, and violent crimes.
Powering the system is a 24/7 solar-enabled command center, staffed by trained IT officers who ensure seamless digital operations. This makes the platform resilient and dependable regardless of infrastructural challenges.
The Gateway Shield launch is another milestone in the Inspector General’s consistent support for Ogun State Police Command. Earlier in 2025, IGP Egbetokun deployed Armoured Personnel Carriers to strengthen operational readiness, building on his 2024 commissioning of the modern Ogun State Police Headquarters where he pledged to transform the Command into a smart policing hub.
With the launch of Gateway Shield, Ogun State now stands as a model of citizen-centric security, one where trust and technology combine to create safer communities.
CSP Omolola Odutola, anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, described the app as a bold step towards the future of policing and a major leap in closing the gap between law enforcement and the people.
By Grace Olaogun
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