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 have defended Nigerians' right to record police officers while performing their duties in public spaces. Olu Daramola pointed to a court ruling supporting the right, while Olalekan Ojo highlighted transparency benefits but warned of potential dangers. Isiaka Olagunju acknowledged privacy concerns but emphasized the importance of recording officers who fail to perform their duties.
The lawyers' comments come in response to the Inspector-General of Police's criticism of a court decision that enabled citizens to record police officers. The legal foundation for this right is based on a Federal High Court judgment, which mandated that officers display name tags and force numbers, and prohibited the seizure of personal devices or deletion of recorded footage.
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