A ride-hailing platform, inDrive, has officially launched its Law Enforcement Request Portal to support safety investigations in Nigeria.

According to the management, the online portal offers a dedicated and secure channel for authorised Nigerian law enforcement officials or agents to formally request user data, strictly for public safety and law enforcement purposes.

Speaking on the launch, the Country Government Relations Manager, inDrive, Mary-Anne Momoh-Ige, noted that the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to fostering strong collaboration with law enforcement agencies.

She said: “The launch of this portal reaffirms our dedication to supporting law enforcement agency’s efforts in Nigeria. We understand that timely and secure access to information is essential in safety investigations, and this portal was developed to meet that need while maintaining user privacy and data protection.”

The official further explained that law enforcement officials must ensure that they are acting in their official capacity when submitting a request.

“The request should strictly follow applicable laws authorising law enforcement to collect information and include relevant legal documents, including warrants, subpoenas or their equivalent,” she said.

She added that data provided by inDrive through the portal are intended solely for official use, and should not be disclosed to third parties.