#OBSCURELEGALFACTS by Arome Abu.

POWER OF A POLICE OFFICER TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPH (ETC) OF A DETAINEE

In Nigeria, a Police officer may take photographs, measurements, and fingerprint impressions of all persons who are in lawful custody

However, where such person is discharged or acquitted by a court, all records relating to such photographs, measurements and fingerprint impressions shall either be destroyed or handed over to such person.

See Section 30 of the Police Act.

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CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.

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