A Statement Issued by the Convener of the Security Situation Room -Douglas Ogbankwa Esq. on Tuesday the 20th January ,2026, states that :
The Security Situation Room observes with concern the practice of some Nigerian Security Agencies stripping Citizens half naked when they are detained and when they are brought out from the cell.This development is contrary to the express provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 (As Amended).
The citizenship of Nigerians is not suspended during arrests, and a suspect has all the full rights of a citizen.A suspect has a right to be treated with the dignity of human person.He or she should be properly clothed and wear his or her shoes or slippers when being brought out of the cell or being arraigned in Court.
Investigating Officers and their Team Leaders should be aware of the Anti-Torture Act,2020, which makes Investigating Police Officers personally liable of any case of torture.
The Administration of Criminal Justice Laws and the Federal Act,also gives citizens the right of cause of action to sue investigating officers in their personal capacities if they are seen or found to have falted in their duties in any way “
