Section 83 Nigeria Police Act Section 83 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Public safety and public order. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) The Police Force is responsible for maintaining and securing public safety and public order. (2) The Police Force shall, in carrying…

Section 82 Nigeria Police Act Section 82 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Provisions of sections 43 and 53 to apply to arrests under sections 74 and 79. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: The provisions of sections 43 and 53 of this Act shall apply…

Section 81 Nigeria Police Act Section 81 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Re-arrest of suspect escaping. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: Where a suspect in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or is rescued or any other…

Section 80 Nigeria Police Act Section 80 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Warrant issued by the Federal High Court. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A warrant of arrest issued by a. Federal High Court sitting anywhere in Nigeria may be executed in any…

Section 79 Nigeria Police Act Section 79 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Court may direct particulars of security to be taken on execution of warrant. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A court, on issuing a warrant for the arrest of a suspect in…

Section 78 Nigeria Police Act Section 78 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Power to arrest without possession of warrant. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: A warrant of arrest may be executed notwithstanding that it is not in the possession of the person at the…

Section 77 Nigeria Police Act Section 77 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Execution of warrant and procedure. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A warrant of arrest may be executed on any day, including a Sunday or public holiday. (2) A warrant of arrest…

Section 76 Nigeria Police Act Section 76 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Warrant of arrest may in exceptional cases be directed to other persons. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A court issuing a warrant of arrest may, where its immediate execution is necessary…

Section 75 Nigeria Police Act Section 75 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Warrant, to whom directed and duration. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: (1) A warrant of arrest may be directed to a police officer by name or to all police officers. (2) It…

Section 74 Nigeria Police Act Section 74 of the Nigeria Police Act 2020 is about Warrant may be issued on any day. It is under Part VIII (Warrants) of the Act. It provides as follows: A warrant of arrest may be issued on any day, including a Sunday or public holiday.