Police Act, 2020 🇳🇬

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Police Act, 2020

Published on 21 September 2020
Assented to on 15 September 2020
Commenced on 15 September 2020
[This is the version of this document from 21 September 2020.]

An Act to repeal the Police Act Cap. P 19, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 and enact Nigeria Police Act, 2020 to provide the framework for the Police Force and ensure cooperation and partnership between the police and host communities in maintaining peace, combating crime, protecting liberties, life and property; and for related matters.ENACTED by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria:

Part I – PRELIMINARY

1. General objectives

The objective of this Act is to provide for a more efficient and effective police service that is based on the principles of:

(a)accountability and transparency;

(b)protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; and

(c)partnership with other security agencies.

2. Specific objectives

The specific objectives of this Act are to:

(a)provide for a Police Force that is more re…

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