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  • Section 101 Nigeria Police Act Section 101 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Impersonation of police officer. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: A person not being a police officer who–(a) puts on or assumes either in whole or in part, the apparel, name, designation, or…

  • Section 100 Nigeria Police Act Section 100 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Drinking of alcohol or use of psychotropic substances and stimulants while on duty. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) While on duty, a police officer shall not take any intoxicating liquor, psychotropic…

  • Section 99 Nigeria Police Act Section 99 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Refusing to aid police officer assaulted. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: Where a person is called upon to aid and assist a police officer who is, while in the discharge of his…

  • Section 98 Nigeria Police Act Section 98 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Assault on police officer. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: A person who assaults, obstructs or resists a police officer in the discharge of his duty, or aids or incites any other person…

  • Section 97 Nigeria Police Act Section 97 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Apprehension of deserters. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: On reasonable suspicion that a person is a deserter, a police officer or any other person may apprehend him and bring him immediately before…

  • Section 96 Nigeria Police Act Section 96 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Offences by a police officer. It is under Part XII (Offences) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A police officer who-(a) begins, raises, abets, countenances, or excites mutiny ;(b) causes or joins in any sedition or disturbance of…

  • Section 95 Nigeria Police Act Section 95 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Private business and conflict of interest. It is under Part XI (Establishment of The Police Reward Fund, etc. And other Provisions Relating to the Police Force) of the Act. It provides as follows: A police officer shall not, while in…

  • Section 94 Nigeria Police Act Section 94 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Exception to debt recovery. It is under Part XI (Establishment of The Police Reward Fund, etc. And other Provisions Relating to the Police Force) of the Act. It provides as follows: The remuneration of a pol ice officer shall not…

  • Section 93 Nigeria Police Act Section 93 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Police officer and indebtedness. It is under Part XI (Establishment of The Police Reward Fund, etc. And other Provisions Relating to the Police Force) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A police officer shall not get himself involved…

  • Section 92 Nigeria Police Act Section 92 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Recognition and commendation for gallantry and exemplary service. It is under Part XI (Establishment of The Police Reward Fund, etc. And other Provisions Relating to the Police Force) of the Act. It provides as follows: Police officers who have distinguished…