The Plateau State Police Command issues a directive to its personnel saying they have no legal authority to stop citizens on the road and demand access to their mobile phone contents without a court warrant. Police Commissioner Bassey Ewah makes the point in a statement released through the Command’s public relations channels. He instructs that officers must not unlawfully search or request phone contents absent proper legal authorization. The Command frames the warning as part of efforts to prevent misconduct and unprofessional behavior among its ranks, emphasizing lawful policing and the protection of citizens’ rights. Residents are urged to resist any officer who attempts to obtain phone access without a warrant and to report such conduct through appropriate complaint channels. The statement reiterates that the police remain committed to safeguarding lives and property while operating in line with the law and established best practices.
Plateau Police warn officers against demanding phone access without court warrant
The Plateau State Police Command issues a directive to its personnel saying they have no legal authority to stop citizens on the road and demand access to their mobile phone contents without a court w...
- Plateau State Police warn officers not to stop citizens and demand phone access on the road.
- Officers are told they cannot search phone contents without a court warrant.
- The directive is issued by Plateau Commissioner of Police Bassey Ewah.
- The police urge residents to resist unlawful demands and report officers through official channels.
- The Command presents the warning as part of enforcing lawful, rights-respecting policing.
The Police Command in Plateau has warned its personnel against unlawfully demanding and searching citizens’ mobile phones. The post Searching phones without warrant unlawful, Police tell personnel appeared first on Vanguard News.
1 month agoThe Plateau State Police Command has cautioned its personnel that no officer has the legal right to stop citizens and demand access to their mobile phones without a court-issued warrant.Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, delivered the directive in a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Alabo Alfred.“In line with his unwavering stance against misconduct and unprofessional behaviour, CP Bassey Ewah reiterates unequivocally that no officer of the Plateau State Police Command has the authority to stop any citizen and search the contents of their mobile phone without a court warrant,” the statement read.The Commissioner urged residents to politely resist such unlawful demands and report any officer engaging in the practice through official complaint channels. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to lawful policing and the protection of citizens’ fundamental rights.Ewah assured Plateau residents that the police remain dedicated to safeguarding lives, property, and rights, while ensuring effective policing in line with the law and global best practices.
1 month agoThe Plateau State Police Command has warned its personnel that no officer has the legal authority to stop any citizen on the road and demand access to the contents of their mobile phone without a court warrant. The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, Bassey Ewah, gave the warning in a statement issued by the […] ‘No police officer can demand access to phones without court warrant’ – Plateau CP
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