Insecurity: Nigerian Teenager Unveils Offline Rescue App
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja A Nigerian-German teenager has developed an offline rescue APP “SafeLink” to help give members using the app and security agency real time information about kidnappings or
A Nigerian-German teenager named Georgia Oviesu has unveiled an offline rescue app called SafeLink in Abuja. The 18-year-old developed the application to provide emergency communication and real-time information to users and security agencies during kidnappings or terrorist attacks. Oviesu presented the app, SafeLink, which uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh technology to enable devices within range to communicate directly without relying on Wi-Fi, mobile networks or internet connectivity.
The app allows users to send SOS messages to nearby devices, display calming messages to survivors, notify people in the vicinity when a user is in distress, record information provided by survivors, transmit the user's location and coordinates to nearby rescuers, and repeatedly send emergency messages for up to 30 minutes. Oviesu explained that users must register their details, including their name, age, and other relevant information, which can be accessed by designated rescuers when an SOS alert is triggered.
She advocated for partnerships with security agencies, the Federal Government, and other relevant authorities to develop and deploy the application.
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