IGP Warns Officers Against Illegal Detention, Says There Will Be Consequences

Officers should beware of unlawful detention, according to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, who has warned against doing so. &nbsp,

The IGP cited sections 34 and 35 of the Nigerian Constitution, which “provide the right to dignity and personal liberty,” in a statement from Muyiwa Adejobi, a spokesman for the Force.

The IGP cautions against any practices that could lead to unlawful or drawn-out detentions, which could undermine public confidence in law enforcement, and reiterates that any officer found to be abusing these guidelines will face severe consequences, according to the statement from Sunday.

The IGP encourages officers to uphold the highest standards of conduct in their interactions with the public by calling for a culture of accountability within the Force.

AGF also recommends protecting security personnel from arrests of suspects after their arrest is permitted by law.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) wants to strengthen its ties to the communities it serves and ensure that all policing is conducted with integrity, according to the police chief.

The statement continued, “The Nigeria Police Force is committed to ensuring that all individuals in custody are treated with respect and in accordance with the law.”

The current police leadership’s commitment to protecting human rights is reflected in a larger vision of a police force that is both committed to upholding law and order and upholding everyone’s rights and dignity.

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Ref No . CZ. 5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL. 6/401 Date: March 23, 2025.
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PRESS ELEASE
IGP WARNS PERSONNEL ABOUT INCESSANT AND UNLAWFUL DETENTIONS.

Restrictions on Detention After the Legally Stipulated Period

IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., the Inspector-General of Police. All members of the Nigeria Police Force are being sent a stern reminder of the value of upholding fundamental rights in the context of pre-trial detentions, according to D., NPM. The IGP emphasized that adhering to the legally mandated detention periods is a fundamental component of upholding the rights and dignity of individuals, as enshrined in Sections 34 and 35 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution, which guarantees the right to dignity and personal liberty.

The IGP cautions against any practices that could lead to unlawful or drawn-out detentions, which could undermine public confidence in police, and reiterates that any officer found to be abusing these rules will face severe consequences. The IGP calls for the Force to foster a culture of accountability, encouraging officers to follow the highest standards of conduct when speaking with the public.
The Nigeria Police Force places a high value on human rights, helping to strengthen bonds with the people who live there and ensure that all policing is conducted with respect and integrity.

The Nigeria Police Force is committed to treating all people who are in custody fairly and lawfully. A police force that is both committed to upholding the rights and dignity of all people and is committed to protecting them is reflected in the current police leadership’s commitment to human rights.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, MNIPR, MIPRA, FCAI, and
OFFICER FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS,
FORCE CENTRE
ABUJA.

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