Nigeria Police Act 2020

The Nigeria Police Act 2020 is the principal legislation governing the establishment, organisation, administration, and duties of the Nigeria Police Force, and the powers and responsibilities of police officers across the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It provides the modern legal framework for policing in Nigeria - from the appointment and powers of the Inspector-General of Police to community policing, public complaints, and discipline.

This app provides quick, offline access to all 142 sections for legal professionals, police officers, law students, researchers, and citizens who want to understand their rights and the law.

📚 FEATURES:

Complete Nigeria Police Act 2020 with all 17 Parts
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📖 PARTS COVERED:

Preliminary
Establishment, Composition and Duties of the Nigeria Police Force
Appointment, Removal, Functions and Powers of the Inspector-General of Police
Appointment and Functions of the Deputy Inspector-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners of Police and Other Persons
General Administration
Financial Provisions
Powers of Police Officers
Warrants
Prevention of Offences and Security for Good Behaviour
Property Found and Unclaimed
Establishment of the Police Reward Fund and Other Provisions Relating to the Police Force
Offences
Special Constables
Community Policing Committee
Traffic Warden Service
Police Public Complaints and Discipline
Miscellaneous Provisions

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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This app is NOT a government application. It is an independent creation by LUMOS GLOBAL STUDIO and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any governmental, political, or legal entity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Nigeria Police Force. This app is for educational and reference purposes only and does NOT provide legal advice. For legal matters, please consult a qualified legal practitioner.

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SOURCES OF LEGAL INFORMATION
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The legal text in this app is the Nigeria Police Act, 2020, enacted by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Enacting and publishing government institutions:
🔗 National Assembly of Nigeria: https://nass.gov.ng
🔗 Federal Ministry of Justice (publisher, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria): https://justice.gov.ng

You can read and verify the complete official text here:
🔗 Nigeria Police Act, 2020 — full text (PDF):
https://placng.org/i/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Police-Act-2020.pdf

Users are encouraged to verify all legal information directly from these official sources.

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ACCURACY AND RESPONSIBILITY
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While we strive to ensure accuracy, the legal landscape can change rapidly. We recommend users verify information directly from official Nigerian government sources through the provided links.
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