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Nigeria Police Affirm Citizens’ Right to Record Officers on Duty

The Nigeria Police Force, through its spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has confirmed that citizens hold the right to record police officers while they are performing their duties.informationguidenigeria

This affirmation comes in response to an incident reported by a social media user, #Boy_Cyril, who claimed to have been extorted by police officers for recording them during a stop-and-search operation.

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The incident reported by #Boy_Cyril highlights the challenges faced by citizens in interactions with the police and the need for clear guidelines on the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The police spokesperson’s response serves as a reminder to law enforcement officers to uphold the law and respect the rights of citizens while carrying out their duties.JAMB Portal

In his response, Adejobi said, “You can video or take pictures of policemen on duty. We have said it severally. There is nothing wrong with that.

“You can take up the case. Send an SMS to me or our email box, Pressforabuja@police.gov.ng. You can also talk to your PPRO.JAMB Result

“Every policeman knows that videoing and taking pictures of them on duty is allowed and permitted. Those who attack or harass people for such are just deviants and recalcitrant and unprofessional. Or have you seen any of them telling you he’s not aware?NYSC Portal

“They all know. It’s like a case of a criminal who knows committing crimes is criminal and punishable, yet he does it until he’s caught.”