Police warn against paying for bail
The Nigeria Police Force has warned members of the public against paying money to secure bail for themselves or their relatives, saying both the giver and receiver of such payments risk arrest and prosecution. The Head of the Complaint Response Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Awuf Jonah, stated this on Friday Read More:…
The Nigeria Police Force has cautioned the public against paying for bail when arrested, stating that both the person paying and the one receiving are at risk of arrest and prosecution. This warning was shared during a sensitization rally in Lagos by the Nigeria Police Force's Complaint Response Unit. The Head of the Complaint Response Unit, Awuf Jonah, emphasized that police bail is free and that anyone paying bail may face legal consequences.
The rally, organized in partnership with the Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative, aimed to rebuild public trust in the police and promote accountability. Jonah highlighted that complaints received by the unit are thoroughly investigated and that officers found guilty of misconduct are subject to appropriate disciplinary actions.
The partnership between the police and the crime awareness initiative is seen as a significant step towards improving relations between the police and the public.
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