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PLEASE DO NOT BE AFRAID TO EXERCISE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS

‘You have the right to remain silent’. If you wish to exercise that right, shout it so loud. Most Nigerians do not even know the meaning as simple as it sounds.

*As a lady, you have the right to tell the policeman that you want to be searched by a lady police and in case there is no lady police, the policeman can only search your car and bag. Same goes to the male.


*You have a right not to be arrested instead of your brother or father or any member of your family. For example, if your wife or son commit a crime and could not be found, the police have no right to arrest you. You can only follow them for questioning to aid their investigations.


*When at the police station, you must not immediately put a statement down. You can kindly demand for the presence of your lawyer before doing that. Avoid any tension


*Regardless of your immigration or citizenship status, you have constitutional rights, but your rights are limited as an unlawful immigrant.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

*Make sure you stay calm and be polite.


*Never interfere or obstruct the Nigerian police.


*Do not lie or give false documents.


*Do prepare yourself and your family in case you are arrested.


*Please be sure to remember the details of the encounter.


*Do file a written complaint

IF YOU FEEL YOUR RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED

*PLEASE AND PLEASE, police misconduct cannot be challenged on the street.


*Don’t physically resist officers or threaten to file a complaint.


*Make sure you put down everything you remember, including officers’ badge and patrol car numbers, which agency the officers were from, and any other details.


*Get contact information for witnesses.


*If you are injured, take photographs of your injuries after first aid.


*File a written complaint and if you don’t know how to go about this, please use the “ask a lawyer box” for necessary guidance.

source; http://yourite.com/what-you-can-do-when-stopped-by-police/ www.yourite.com

In Nigeria?

unfortunately, we can't enjoy privileges like these ones here in Nigeria

INTROVERT:
In Nigeria?

it's because of this kinda question that it hasn't being working so far. All of the above are constitutional.

southernbelle:
unfortunately, we can't enjoy privileges like these ones here in Nigeria

That woman that sued the Nigerian Navy the other day will tell you that it's possible and practicable

babino22:
That woman that sued the Nigerian Navy the other day will tell you that it's possible and practicable

yea, and you will agree with me that instances like that are rare. some people think a case against the Nigerian police can't be won and its even better if avoided by all means possible but i know it boils down to us understanding our rights, the earlier we take our fundamental rights seriously in this country, the safer the country will be.

Police is your friend.

treat a Police Officer with respect and they will do as you want them. They are human beings like you and I.

#TeamNPF

b3llo:
Police is your friend.

treat a Police Officer with respect and they will do as you want them. They are human beings like you and I.

#TeamNPF

pls stop that thing, the larger percentage of the police are people's enemy in disguise. they call what is black, white. killed alot of innocent bus drivers, arrested alot of innocent people at night. coming to arrest robbers in the night with their loud siren, i don't know if they actually expect the rubbers to still wait for them. Our police need iron hand and orientation.