Nigeria Police Act
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The Nigeria Police Act is the primary legislation that establishes, organizes, and regulates the powers, duties, and administration of the Nigeria Police Force.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Nigeria Police Act canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament
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Nigerian federal statute ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure effective policing in Nigeria
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maintain law and order ⓘ prevent and detect crime ⓘ protect lives and property ⓘ |
| appliesTo | Nigeria Police Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorizes |
arrest powers of police officers
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detention powers of police officers ⓘ investigative powers of police officers ⓘ search powers of police officers ⓘ use of force by police under specified conditions ⓘ |
| bindingOn | all members of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ |
| country | Nigeria ⓘ |
| defines |
appointment of the Inspector-General of Police
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command hierarchy of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ duties of police officers ⓘ duties of the Inspector-General of Police ⓘ functions of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ removal of the Inspector-General of Police ⓘ structure of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ |
| enforcedBy | Nigeria Police Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| establishes | Nigeria Police Force NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| governs |
conditions of service of police officers
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discipline of police officers ⓘ promotion of police officers ⓘ recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ removal of police officers ⓘ retirement of police officers ⓘ training of police officers ⓘ |
| language | English language ⓘ |
| legalDomain |
police law
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public law ⓘ security law ⓘ |
| legalStatus | primary legislation on policing in Nigeria ⓘ |
| providesFor |
disciplinary procedures for police misconduct
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oversight mechanisms for the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ regulation of police equipment and arms ⓘ |
| regulates |
administration of the Nigeria Police Force
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duties of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ powers of the Nigeria Police Force ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setsOut |
procedures for arrest
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procedures for detention ⓘ procedures for investigation ⓘ procedures for search ⓘ rights of persons in police custody ⓘ |
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