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Our mission is to use this platform to educate and inform our audience on the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015 and Nigeria Police Act 2020.

I saw a Police officer carrying gun and was running after a suspect, why can’t he just sh00t him?LEGAL MEDIA RESPONSE: T...
07/03/2026

I saw a Police officer carrying gun and was running after a suspect, why can’t he just sh00t him?

LEGAL MEDIA RESPONSE: The Common Misconception

A frequent question asked by the public, particularly when viewing pursuit videos online is: "Why didn't the officer simply sh00t the fleeing suspect?" The answer is rooted in the fundamental right to life and the strict legal protocols governing law enforcement. Under Nigerian law, a fi***rm is a tool of last resort, not a primary instrument for arrest.

When Is the Use of Force Justified?
According to the Nigeria Police Act 2020 and the Force Order 237, officers are prohibited from discharging fi***rms against a suspect merely for fleeing or resisting arrest. Lethal force is only permissible in the following extreme circumstances:

Self-Defense or Protection of Others: To stop a suspect who is about to kill or cause grievous bodily harm to a civilian or an officer.

Armed and Immediate Danger: When a suspect is armed and poses an immediate, life-threatening danger to the public.

Prevention of Violent Crimes: During active incidents of terrorism, armed robbery, or violent kidnapping where lives are at stake.

Absence of Alternatives: When the suspect cannot be apprehended by any other reasonable means (e.g., physical pursuit, warning sh0ts, or non-lethal equipment).
Core Principles of Engagement
Police authority is not absolute; it is guided by two legal pillars:

Necessity: Force must only be used when it is absolutely required to achieve a lawful objective.

Proportionality: The level of force applied must match the level of danger posed by the suspect.

Important Note: An unarmed suspect running away does not pose an "immediate threat to life." Therefore, shooting such a person is often considered extrajudicial and a violation of fundamental human rights.

Please Sir, I just mistakenly send money into your account, can you transfer it back to me?LEGAL MEDIA RESPONSE: “RED AL...
06/03/2026

Please Sir, I just mistakenly send money into your account, can you transfer it back to me?

LEGAL MEDIA RESPONSE: “RED ALERT”

A lot of people are in prison for innocently transferring back money they received from unknown persons.

Don’t be a victim, read this message carefully.

Public perception often associates money laundering exclusively with high-profile corruption or large-scale fraud. However, a growing trend involves the use of innocent third parties to "clean" illicit funds.
This process, often called "Money Mulling," can turn an unsuspecting citizen into a criminal accomplice.

How the Scheme Operates
1. The Inbound Transfer: A stranger transfers funds into your account.

2. The Plea for Assistance: Shortly after, you are contacted via phone or social media. The individual claims the transfer was a "mistake" and appeals to your sense of urgency or kindness.

3. The Redirection Request: They will specifically ask you to withdraw the cash or transfer the funds to a different account provided by them.

The Legal and Financial Risks
By complying with the request to move the money yourself, you break the official audit trail.
• Concealment of Crime: If those funds were the proceeds of fraud or kidnapping, your act of moving the money constitutes "layering" a core stage of money laundering.

• Account Freezes: Agencies such as the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) or the ICPC monitor suspicious inflows. Once flagged, your account will be frozen, and you may be invited for interrogation as a primary suspect.

• Criminal Liability: Under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, ignorance is rarely a defense if you facilitated the movement of illicit wealth.

Recommended Protocol: What to Do
If you receive an unexpected credit and a subsequent request for a refund, follow these steps to protect your legal standing:

1. Cease All Outward Transactions: Do not withdraw, spend, or transfer a single kobo of the disputed amount.

2. Contact Your Financial Institution: Immediately notify your bank's fraud unit or customer service. Formally report the "unsolicited credit."

3. Insist on Official Reversal: Never send the money to a private account provided by the caller. Inform the individual that the matter has been reported to your bank and that they must contact their own bank to initiate a formal reversal.

4. Document Communication: Keep records of any calls or messages received regarding the transaction.

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Be nice to those who work for you.
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The family is the smallest unit of the society but the most fundamental agent of socialization.







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