The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial Division, has ruled that police officers who are not members of the Specialist Legal Cadre can no longer appear in civil proceedings on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The court also directed the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to deploy at least one qualified police lawyer to every police station across the country.
According to the ruling, the directive is aimed at strengthening compliance with human rights standards, improving legal representation, and enhancing professionalism in policing across Nigeria.
The court also directed the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to deploy at least one qualified police lawyer to every police station across the country.
According to the ruling, the directive is aimed at strengthening compliance with human rights standards, improving legal representation, and enhancing professionalism in policing across Nigeria.