The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the immediate nationwide training of its personnel on suspects' constitutional rights and professional handling of criminal complaints. This move aims to contain growing public outrage over rising cases of custodial torture and mysterious deaths of citizens while in police custody.
The training directive, issued by the Department of Operations at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, emphasizes the importance of respecting human rights and enforcing suspects' constitutional rights. The order cites recent incidents in Rano-Kano, Kwara, and Enugu, where alleged abuses of power and deaths in custody have sparked public outcry.
The directive instructs police personnel to:
- Accord all suspects their rights
- Release suspects arrested for minor offenses on bail without stringent conditions
- View any report of death in custody due to detention and manhandling seriously and sanction accordingly
Failure to comply with these directives will attract severe disciplinary sanctions. The police authorities have warned that all sectional heads and deputy police officers must be responsive enough to enforce orders.
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