The Nigerian Police Force has issued a stern warning to citizens, emphasising the importance of cooperating with public officers in the discharge of their lawful duties.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, and shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, the police highlighted relevant sections of the Criminal Code Act and the Police Act 2020 that outline penalties for resisting or obstructing public officers.
According to Section 197 of the Criminal Code Act, anyone who obstructs or resists a public officer engaged in their duties can be imprisoned for up to two years.
Additionally, Section 42 of the Police Act 2020 states that citizens are bound to assist judges, magistrates, police officers, or other authorized persons in arresting or preventing the escape of suspects.
The police also cited Section 98 of the Police Act 2020, which stipulates that assaulting, obstructing, or resisting a police officer in the discharge of their duty can result in a fine of N500,000 or imprisonment for six months, or both.
Furthermore, Section 99 of the same Act emphasises that refusing or neglecting to aid and assist a police officer in danger can lead to a fine of N100,000 or imprisonment for three months, or both.
Source; (ThePunch)
