SANs counter IG, say Nigerians have right to record officers
Senior Advocates of Nigeria have countered the Inspector-General of Police, stating that Nigerians have a legal right to record officers on duty in public. Read More: https://punchng.com/sans-counter-ig-say-nigerians-have-right-to-record-officers/
Three Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have defended the right of Nigerians to record police officers while performing their duties in public spaces. SAN member Olu Daramola cited a Federal High Court judgment supporting this right, while Olalekan Ojo emphasized the importance of transparency and evidence preservation. Isiaka Olagunju acknowledged the IG's concerns about privacy and safety but reiterated the importance of documenting poorly performing police officers.
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