Nigeria Police Act 2020
Section 34 - No unnecessary restraint
A suspect or defendant may not be handcuffed, bound or subjected to restraint except:
(a) there is reasonable apprehension of violence or an attempt to escape;
(b) the restraint is considered necessary for the safety of the suspect or defendant; or
(c) by order of a court.
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