Search a police officer before you allow him search you

On May 6, the police in a post on its tweeter account @PoliceNG advised Nigerians  how to avoid clashes with officers at police checkpoints.

Here are the new tips from the Police on how to relate with officers on duty

#. If an officer wants to search you in your house/ car, he must first surrender himself for searching. This is the procedure. Ask politely. #AskThePolice

#. If the arrest requires the officer to conduct a search on you, demand to see the Search Warrant and comply with all legitimate instruction during the search (Note that there are a lot of instances where a policeman can search you with or without a warrant)” the police added.

#.The IG of Police, Mohammed Adamu.

Request to search officers before they search you, police advise Nigerians

The advice came against the backdrop of recent killings and brutality of citizens by police officers, which have drawn widespread condemnation.

#. You should immediately make full disclosures. Demand to see the warrant of arrest where necessary (Note however that not all invitation/arrest requires a warrant). As a matter of fact, under our laws, the Police have wide powers to arrest without warrant in many circumstances.

#.Always let the officers know your health challenge (if any) after arrest. This is important in case you may need immediate medical attention, particularly asthmatic patients, persons with history of epilepsy, high blood pressure, diabetes especially those on insulin etc.

#.Politely demand to know the reason for your arrest. It is your right to know. Also, where the officers have not disclosed their identity, courteously request their identity and where they came from, or the office where they work.