Nigeria Police Act 2020

Section 43 - Arrested suspect to be taken immediately to police. station

(1) A suspect who is arrested, whether with or without a warrant, shall be taken immediately to a police station, or other place for the reception of suspect, and shall be promptly informed of the allegation against him in the language he understands.

(2) A person who has the custody of an arrested suspect shall give the suspect reasonable facilities for obtaining legal advice, access to communication for taking steps to furnish bail, and otherwise making arrangements for his defence or release.

(3) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (2), any communication or legal advice shall be done or given in the presence of an officer who has custody of the arrested suspect.

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