Police Officers Can Break Doors, Roofs to Arrest Uncooperative Suspects — NPF
The Nigeria Police Force says officers have the legal authority to force entry into premises if suspects resist arrest.
Deputy Force PRO, CSP Victor Isuku, disclosed this at the premiere of Greatest Oath (The Rescue), a film by Ocean Portal in collaboration with the Police, held in Benin, Edo State.
“The police can break down the door of an uncooperative suspect, enter his apartment through the roof, or get into his premises by scaling the fence. Don’t hinder the police from arresting a suspect, as you will also be arrested,” Isuku warned.
He stressed that obstructing police work is an offence and clarified that phone searches are only lawful when there is reasonable suspicion.
“If you are suspected of cybercrime, your phone will be checked. The police will not just stop you on the road and begin to search you, it is unethical. The IG frowns at such practice.”
Isuku further reminded Nigerians that bail is free and urged them to support the Force with equipment, not cash.
Ocean Portal CEO, Dickson Oviase, said the movie was inspired by #EndSARS and the need for stronger community-police relations.
“The vacuum of the absence of police in our society stared us in the face… Let’s come together and enhance community policing. God bless Nigeria.”
Zone 5 spokesman, Tijani Momoh, praised the project and revealed the Police provided logistics support.
The Nigeria Police Force says officers have the legal authority to force entry into premises if suspects resist arrest.
Deputy Force PRO, CSP Victor Isuku, disclosed this at the premiere of Greatest Oath (The Rescue), a film by Ocean Portal in collaboration with the Police, held in Benin, Edo State.
“The police can break down the door of an uncooperative suspect, enter his apartment through the roof, or get into his premises by scaling the fence. Don’t hinder the police from arresting a suspect, as you will also be arrested,” Isuku warned.
He stressed that obstructing police work is an offence and clarified that phone searches are only lawful when there is reasonable suspicion.
“If you are suspected of cybercrime, your phone will be checked. The police will not just stop you on the road and begin to search you, it is unethical. The IG frowns at such practice.”
Isuku further reminded Nigerians that bail is free and urged them to support the Force with equipment, not cash.
Ocean Portal CEO, Dickson Oviase, said the movie was inspired by #EndSARS and the need for stronger community-police relations.
“The vacuum of the absence of police in our society stared us in the face… Let’s come together and enhance community policing. God bless Nigeria.”
Zone 5 spokesman, Tijani Momoh, praised the project and revealed the Police provided logistics support.
Police Officers Can Break Doors, Roofs to Arrest Uncooperative Suspects — NPF
The Nigeria Police Force says officers have the legal authority to force entry into premises if suspects resist arrest.
Deputy Force PRO, CSP Victor Isuku, disclosed this at the premiere of Greatest Oath (The Rescue), a film by Ocean Portal in collaboration with the Police, held in Benin, Edo State.
“The police can break down the door of an uncooperative suspect, enter his apartment through the roof, or get into his premises by scaling the fence. Don’t hinder the police from arresting a suspect, as you will also be arrested,” Isuku warned.
He stressed that obstructing police work is an offence and clarified that phone searches are only lawful when there is reasonable suspicion.
“If you are suspected of cybercrime, your phone will be checked. The police will not just stop you on the road and begin to search you, it is unethical. The IG frowns at such practice.”
Isuku further reminded Nigerians that bail is free and urged them to support the Force with equipment, not cash.
Ocean Portal CEO, Dickson Oviase, said the movie was inspired by #EndSARS and the need for stronger community-police relations.
“The vacuum of the absence of police in our society stared us in the face… Let’s come together and enhance community policing. God bless Nigeria.”
Zone 5 spokesman, Tijani Momoh, praised the project and revealed the Police provided logistics support.
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