Tag: Police Investigation
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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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Is It Fair to Charge Someone to Court While Investigation Is Still Ongoing?
Is it fair to charge someone to court while investigation is still ongoing? This article examines the Nigerian legal position, including the distinction between an incomplete investigation and an insufficient evidential basis for a criminal charge.