By Adebayo Akinlade
POLICE AND BAIL CONDITIONS
To the Judiciary, did you know that police are now doing the job of judges in the police stations? The police is sitting as judges deciding which party is guilty and prescribing bail conditions?
Did you know that police are summoning lawyers of complainants and suspects to come to the police station to agree come to the police station to agree on terms of settlement?
TO Attorney General and DPP; do you know that the police are no longer doing investigations? They arrest and detain first and then ask questions (like the military…obey before complain)
Do you know that they are still taking statements of suspects in a way that violates the ACJL?
Do you know that they are making a mockery of your respective offices?
To Lawyers; are you aware that you have sold your birthright every time you advice your client to petition the police for purely civil transactions?
Are you aware that you are the main cause of these injustices suffered by many citizens in the hands of the police?.
The picture above shows a bail condition given to the wife of a suspect in police custody.
Her husband was arrested on Friday 27th of September 2024 on a complaint that he is yet to pay back the balance owed to the complainant. (A civil case)
As at today; 1st October 2024 ( 4 days in police custody ), the suspect is still in detention.
Oga Commissioner of Police we clapped for you when you said that police should not handle any civil cases. We were happy when we heard that they will be dealt with but like the words of politicians that carry no weight and has no value we have experienced a rude shock and a brutal awakening.
Mr. DPO in Imota Police Station in Ikorodu you thread on dangerous grounds when you violate constitutional provisions regarding arrest and detention. How much did you collect from the complainant to make you so bold as to violate our apex law? Is it worth the pain suffered by the suspect and his family?
Are you not aware of the existence of a small claims court where citizens can recover monies owed to them? Are you not educated enough to know the difference between a civil case and a criminal case? Are you not wise enough to counsel complainants on the procedures laid down to recover monies owed to them?
Nigeria Citizens…Today we celebrate our independence day, this country can only develop if it’s citizens develop. A country can only be better if it’s citizens play their part to make it better.
Stop oppressive behavior and you will have good governance
Stop corruption at the lowest level and our leaders will lead well
Stop cheating and manipulating people because you can and our government will provide the enabling environment for each to prosper.
You complain of BAD GOVERNANCE, CORRUPTION AND HUNGER IN THE LAND? TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR…Who is the culprit here?
Duty Solicitors Network (DSN) condemns every act of abuse of police powers. #STOPTHEABUSE
