{
  "id": 2928577,
  "title": "Don’t detain suspects beyond 24hrs without valid court order, CP tells DPOs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/dont-detain-suspects-beyond-24hrs-without-valid-court-order-cp-tells",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:36:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/dont-detain-suspects-beyond-24hrs-without-valid-court-order-cp-tells-dpos/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Capital Territory's Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has issued a directive to Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the Abuja metropolitan police divisions. Sanusi urged them not to detain suspects for more than 24 hours without a valid court order or other lawful authorization. During a supervisory tour of the Metro and Life Camp Area Commands, Sanusi inspected operational activities, evaluated personnel performance, and emphasized the need for professionalism among officers, including discipline and proper appearance. The Commissioner presented kits to officers to promote a smart and professional image while on duty, and awarded excellence to DPOs of the Central Police Station and Life Camp Police Station for their dedication and outstanding performance.",
  "summary": "The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, has cautioned Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) against detaining suspects beyond 24 hours without a valid court warrant or other lawful authority. Sanusi gave the directive during a supervisory tour of the Metro and Life Camp Area Commands, where he inspected operational activities and […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}