#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU.
In Nigeria, where any person finds a lost property, he must take it to the nearest Police Station within 24 hours.
The police shall make public announcement atleast 3 times in print and electronic media about the property.
If the property remains unclaimed after six months, it shall be auctioned and the proceeds paid into the Police Reward Fund.
See Section 88 of the Police Act 2020
Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.
CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.
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