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 out its responsibilities under subsection (1}-
(a) uphold the provisions of the Constitution and other laws ;
(b) uphold and protect the fundamental rights of all persons in Nigeria ; and
(c) be fair to all persons in Nigeria notwithstanding their economic status or religious, ethnic or political beliefs and affiliations.

(3) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1), the Commissioner of Police of a State is responsible for maintaining security, public safety and public order within the State.

(4) Where a person or organisation notifies the police of his or its intention to hold a public meeting, rally or procession on a public highway, or such meetings in a place where the public has access to, the police officer responsible for the area where the meeting, rally or procession will take place, shall mobilise personnel to provide security cover for the meeting, rally or procession.

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