The Nigeria Police under the leadership
of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Ibrahim Idris is partnering Web
Assets Nigeria Limited to deploy an innovative mobile application known as Hawk Eye, reports ITRealms.
This, the Chief Executive Officer, Web
Assets Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Kayode Aladesuyi, told ITRealms, is furtherance of efforts to curb
insecurity across the country, just as all is set for launch in Abuja on Wednesday, August 16, 2017.
He explained that Hawk Eye is a mobile
app that allows users to report
crimes anonymously to the Police via video, voice or text.
The solution, he said, integrates the Hawk Eye Mobile phone app for the public, the iPolice mobile app for the officers on the field and a control room dashboard and dispatch functionality.
The system will empower citizens to work with the police in the fight to curb incidences of terrorism, especially Boko Haram and other violent crimes.
It was developed by Lagos based tech firm Web Assets Nigeria Limited, in partnership with US based tech firms BBGN&K and tech giant Microsoft along with the active collaboration of the Nigeria Police.
Speaking ahead of the launch in Abuja,Mr. Aladesuyi, noted that the security challenges facing Nigeria are surmountable with proper synergy between the security agencies and members of the public; a synergy that Hawk Eye embodies.
He remarked that Hawk Eye may well be the technology to close the relationship between the citizens and the police, thus providing human intelligence required for more effective policing, crime control and security.
The Tech enthusiast explained that with Hawk Eye, citizens are empowered as source of human intelligence in the fight against crimes such as kidnapping, terrorism, robbery, human trafficking etc.
The system, he said, is expected to enhance the community policing plan recently announced by the government to improve security in the country.
The project, he disclosed, is managed by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of ICT, Foluso Adebanjo of the Nigeria Police Force, insisting that all reporting is ANONYMOUS, the app does not identify nor capture the information of person filing report.
He emphasized Hawk Eye truly empowers citizens to report crime anonymously 24/7, stay safe with the ‘find me’ locator and to receive public announcement during emergencies. It equally provides the Nigeria Police with the right resources for effective and efficient response to crimes reported by citizens.
According him, the platform is now available for reporting by citizens in FCT and coming to Lagos in September with roll out planned for other States.
He also said this app was developed by
Lagos based tech firm Web Asset., which is working with US based tech firms and tech giant Microsoft to develop the system and provide key
technologies such as facial recognition and KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)with
the active collaboration of the Nigeria Police.
He explained that security of life and property
is an indispensable ingredient for national growth and development.
“Hawk Eye is a demonstration of the commitment
of the Nigerian Police to work in partnership with communities and the Nigerian
public to continue to improve the security situation across the country” he
said, stressing that Hawk Eye is a revolutionary
technology because of the enterprise tools it provides police to respond,
address and manage crimes reported.
Aladesuyi said while the Hawk Eye app
allows users to report crimes anonymously
to the Police by video, voice or text.
“The app is part of a comprehensive
security solution that involve the equipping of patrol vehicles with Mobile
Device Terminals, providing performance management, data as decision tools and
the revamping of the police command and control centers. Essentially the
Nigeria Police, provide with the right resources can now provide effective and efficient
response to crimes reported by citizens,” he said.
Citizens, he said, are empowered with
this app, as source of human intelligence in the fight against crimes such as
kidnapping, terrorism, robbery, human trafficking etc.
“The system is expected to enhance the
community policing plan recently announced by the government to improve
security in the country.The project has been managed by DIG ICT, Foluso
Adebanjo of the Nigeria Police Force. All reporting is ANONYMOUS, the app does
not identify nor capture the information of person filing report,” he said.
In addition, he said, citizens could
download the Hawk Eye Crime Reporting app for free select crime type to be
reported capture image, video or call for help.
Emphasising that the system uses the
Global Positioning System (GPS) location services, on the user’s mobile phone
to identify user’s location for immediate police response.
He
assured the app is now available for reporting by citizens in FCT and formal
launch is coming to Lagos in September with roll out planned for other States.
Hawk Eye is available in English and
Native languages (English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba and Pidgin).
“With Hawk Eye access to report criminal and other nefarious activities
is only an app click away,” he said, urged Nigerians
to ‘Spot
It. Report It!’
ITRealms gathered that Hawk Eye is
expected to launch in Lagos in September following the launch in FCT.
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