Nigerian Police Issue Fresh Warning on Fraud and Arrests.
Nigerian Police Reinforce Legal Penalties for Fraudulent Activities, Highlight Arrest Protocols
The Nigerian Police Force has issued a stern reminder to citizens regarding the legal repercussions of fraudulent practices, citing specific provisions under the nation’s criminal statutes. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, underscored that acts of deceit and financial manipulation are classified as criminal offenses under Nigerian law, carrying substantial penalties.
In a Sunday post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Adejobi referenced Section 421 of Nigeria’s Criminal Code Act, which stipulates that individuals who employ deceptive schemes to obtain stolen property, or coerce others into surrendering money or goods under false pretenses, are guilty of a misdemeanor. Such offenses are punishable by up to two years’ imprisonment.
Adejobi further clarified law enforcement protocols, emphasizing that arrests for such crimes do not always require a judicial warrant. “The public should note that warrants are not mandatory for all arrests. Cases involving fraudulent acts represent one such instance where immediate apprehension is permissible,” he explained.
The Criminal Code Act explicitly authorizes warrantless arrests when an individual is caught committing fraud. This provision enables law enforcement officers to act swiftly in detaining suspects engaged in illicit activities, reinforcing the judiciary’s stance on curbing economic offenses.
The statement aims to educate citizens on both the legal consequences of fraud and the operational procedures police may employ to uphold accountability.
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