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Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by Nobody: 7:12am On Jan 05, 2019 |
The Nigerian Police is currently ranked as the worst in the world and has a chequered record of human rights abuses and extra judicial killings. It is common for the police to arrest a member of the public for probable or non-probable cause, reasonable or non-reasonable suspicion, with or without investigation. However, as a citizen, it is your responsibility to know your rights and guard them jealously against any infringements. The following is a guide on how to manage physical engagement with the police and other law enforcement agents. If Accosted by a Security Agent – * Do not attempt to run as that may raise suspicion against you. Identify yourself. * Ask to know the reason for the arrest or detention. *If you are not arrested at the scene of crime, ask to be shown the arrest warrant signed by magistrate or a senior police officer. Any arrest without a duly indorsed warrant is illegal. * Do not engage the security agent in a heated argument. * Understand you have the right to remain silent and to ask to see a lawyer. * Try and memorize the officer's name, badge number & the patrol vehicle number. If they are in mufti, ask the arresting persons to identify themselves. * If you are assaulted and wounded by the security agent, take photographs of the wounds and request a first aid. * Try and identify witnesses at the scene of or crime * Reach out to family, friends and your lawyer at the place of detention. * Anything you tell the police or security agent can be used against you and could land you in prison. * Remain silent and do not volunteer any information, ask to make or sign a statement in the presence of your lawyer. * Understand that you are presumed innocent of crime until the contrary is proven at the court of law. * If the police or security agent want to conduct a search at your home/office, ask to see the search warrant signed by a magistrate or a senior police officer. Any search conducted without a warrant is illegal. Involve A Lawyer * You should only make or sign a statement in the presence of your lawyer. * Your lawyer may covertly record your interview session with the police to obtain any firsthand evidence of professional malpractice against the police officer. Where the offence alleged is not a capital offence (i.e. not punishable with life imprisonment or death), and you have already been detained for more than 48 hours, your lawyer should ask for your unconditional release or demand that you be granted bail. Where the police or security agency refuses to grant bail, but rather elect to charged you to court, your lawyer can enter appearance in court and make a written or oral application for you to be granted bail. Where the police or security agency refuses to grant bail, refuses to charge you to court and sustains your detention in their custody indefinitely, your lawyer should immediately commence an action for the enforcement of your Fundamental (Human) Rights in court and seek order for your immediate from detention and restraining order from further arrest; and pray the court for compensatory monetary damages for the assault, battery, unlawful detention, human rights abuse meted against you by the security agency; and also ask for apology. The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances. 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by MANNABBQGRILLS: 7:14am On Jan 05, 2019 |
This is a very good thread. The only thing with Nigeria is that most of them fear too much. Baba 70 has said it all in his evergreen song. Stand for your right, and the police will step aside for you. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by izzou(m): 7:20am On Jan 05, 2019 |
![]() This is far from the reality we have here 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by Kingosytex(m): 7:22am On Jan 05, 2019 |
lawlessness and abuse of power are now norms in the police force. people are arrested, detained and even killed without anybody giving a f*ck. nigerian police are demonic, evil and deadly |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by Olalan(m): 7:22am On Jan 05, 2019 |
This is obtainable in sane limes but unfortunately we live in a lawless country 1 Like |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by Dami12345: 7:23am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Lol. Nonsense. Get huge funds. And police is your friend. The law, is not for the poor man. You think lawyer is cheap. Ask police any question and you will see stars, and am not talking about movies. |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by elderken(m): 7:26am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Good write up But the thieves in uniforms Might look for a way to just extort you, then kill you, and say you're are an armed robber. N be careful, every policeman is a criminal |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by SOFTENGR: 7:40am On Jan 05, 2019 |
sars no dey carry name badge. Argument with sars will earn you hot slap. We're seriously bleeped in this country. |
Re: Nigeria : What To Do If You Are Arrested Or Detained By The Police by Nobody: 8:06am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Who doesn't know these things rarely work in Nigeria especially for the poor and the weak. The best way to avoid Nigeria police is to dress nice, avoid odd places,clubs, brothels, etc. don't keep dreads and tattoos. If u re confronted, try as possible to be civil, matured and intelligent. Argue with ur head and don't fight with them. Make sure u don't have weeds, arms, tramadol, foreign gee pictures,formats or tools. Believe me u won't have any problem with the police. |
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