1.
Bail is free
Bail is free
2.
Upon arrest, you are liable to remain
silent; Section 6 of the ACJA Act 2015; Section 35(2) 1999 Constitution
Upon arrest, you are liable to remain
silent; Section 6 of the ACJA Act 2015; Section 35(2) 1999 Constitution
3.
When been questioned, you must have your
lawyer present. Section 6(2)(a) Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015)
When been questioned, you must have your
lawyer present. Section 6(2)(a) Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015)
4.
No one should be subject to torture or
unlawful treatment. Section 8, Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015);
Section 34, 1999 Constitution.
No one should be subject to torture or
unlawful treatment. Section 8, Administration of Criminal Justice Act (2015);
Section 34, 1999 Constitution.
5.
Upon arrest, suspect must be charged to
court immediately. Section 32 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act
(2015)
Upon arrest, suspect must be charged to
court immediately. Section 32 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act
(2015)
6.
Police officer making an arrest must state
reason. Section 6, Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
Police officer making an arrest must state
reason. Section 6, Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.
7.
Suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
Section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution.
Suspect is innocent until proven guilty.
Section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution.
8.
No one can be arrested in lieu of another
person
No one can be arrested in lieu of another
person
9.
Police cannot unlawfully search your phones
Police cannot unlawfully search your phones
10.
Anyone unlawfully arrested is entitled to
compensation. Section 35(6) 1999 Constitution.
Anyone unlawfully arrested is entitled to
compensation. Section 35(6) 1999 Constitution.
If your rights have been breached in relation to any of
the laws mentioned above, you can make a formal complaint to the Police
Complaint Commission via @PoliceNG_PCRRU npf.gov.ng/complaint or contact
your lawyer.
the laws mentioned above, you can make a formal complaint to the Police
Complaint Commission via @PoliceNG_PCRRU npf.gov.ng/complaint or contact
your lawyer.