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  • Section 137 Nigeria Police Act Section 137 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Disobeying of unlawful orders. It is under Part XVII (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A police officer who, on reasonable grounds, believes that an order given to him by a senior officer is unlawful, he-(a)…

  • Section 136 Nigeria Police Act Section 136 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Application of the Act. It is under Part XVII (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Act. It provides as follows: All the provisions of this Act shall extend to all persons who, at the commencement of this Act are serving in the…

  • Section 135 Nigeria Police Act Section 135 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Prohibition against gender discrimination. It is under Part XVII (Miscellaneous Provisions) of the Act. It provides as follows: The Police Force or other persons shall not, in the performance of his or its functions under this Act, regulations or standing…

  • Section 134 Nigeria Police Act Section 134 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Steps to be taken after investigation. It is under Part XVI (Police Public Complaints And Discipline) of the Act. It provides as follows: After investigation, the head of the Unit through the Force Public Relations Officer or Public Relations Officer…

  • Section 133 Nigeria Police Act Section 133 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Functions of the Unit. It is under Part XVI (Police Public Complaints And Discipline) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) The Unit shall receive-(a) complaint or information of police officers misconduct from the public ; or(b) complaint of…

  • Section 132 Nigeria Police Act Section 132 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Composition of the Unit. It is under Part XVI (Police Public Complaints And Discipline) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) The Unit shall consist of representatives of the Federal or State Intelligence Bureau, Police Provost Marshal and any…

  • Section 131 Nigeria Police Act Section 131 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Establishment of Police Complaints Response Unit. It is under Part XVI (Police Public Complaints And Discipline) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) The Inspector-General of Police shall establish a Police Complaints Response Unit (in this Act referred to…

  • Section 130 Nigeria Police Act Section 130 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Instruction of traffic warden. It is under Part XV (Traffic Warden Service) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A traffic warden is required to undergo a course of training at the Traffic Training School of a Police College…

  • Section 129 Nigeria Police Act Section 129 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Provision of equipment. It is under Part XV (Traffic Warden Service) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) The Inspector-General of Police may provide, for use by the traffic wardens, such equipment as he considers necessary for the proper…

  • Section 128 Nigeria Police Act Section 128 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Discipline. It is under Part XV (Traffic Warden Service) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) In so far as the context so admits, but subject to the provisionsof this Act, a traffic warden shall be subject to the…