Nigeria - 2020 - Defence and Security

Nigerian Police Act, 2020

Ministry of Interior Affairs, Nigeria

This Act repeals the Police Act of 2004, and provide for a more accountable, transparent and responsible police force in the operations and management. The main objectives of this Act are to promote professionalism in the police force and foster trust, partnership and cooperation between the police force and members of the public to ensure peace and stability across the country.

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January 2022

This Act repeals the Police Act of 2004, and provide for a more accountable, transparent and responsible police force in the operations and management. The main objectives of this Act are to promote professionalism in the police force and foster trust, partnership and cooperation between the police force and members of the public to ensure peace and stability across the country.

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