Tag: fundamental rights
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Can You Be Liable for Reporting Someone to the Police? What Nigerian Law Says
Can a person be held liable simply for reporting a suspected crime to the Police? Nigerian courts have clarified the distinction between a genuine report and actively procuring an unlawful arrest or detention.
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Can You Be Arrested in Place of Another Person in Nigeria?
Nigerian law prohibits arresting one person in place of another. A recent Supreme Court decision reaffirms that criminal responsibility is personal and cannot be transferred to a relative.
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Can a Bank Account Be Frozen Without a Court Order in Nigeria?
Freezing a bank account without lawful authority can raise serious questions about due process, property rights and the remedies available to affected account holders in Nigeria.