Assist Our Officers in Arresting Criminals or Face Sanctions, Police Tell Nigerians
The Nigerian Police Force has reminded citizens of the consequences of failing to assist police officers in carrying out their duties, particularly during arrests.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, quoted Police Act 2020, said anyone who refuses or neglects to aid a police officer in arresting a suspect or preventing their escape can face a fine of N100,000 or a jail term of three months.
This warning comes as part of the police force’s efforts to educate the public about their responsibilities and obligations under the law.
The Police Act 2020 emphasizes the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the general public in maintaining law and order.
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Adejobi emphasized the need for public cooperation with the police.
“We urge all Nigerians to be aware of this provision and to cooperate fully with police officers in the discharge of their duties. By doing so, individuals can help to prevent crime, maintain public safety, and avoid potential penalties under the law,” Adejobi stated.
According to him, Section 99 of the Police Act 2020 states that “when a person is called upon to aid and assist a police officer who is, while in the discharge of his duty, assaulted or resisted or in danger of being assaulted or resisted.
He added that any person refuses or neglects to aid and assist, the person commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of N100,000 or imprisonment for a term of three months or both.
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