The Inspector-General of Police,
IGP Ibrahim Idris has approved the commencement of inspection of detention
cells in all police commands including those of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad,
SARS
This is in response to a request
by the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, to commence an independent audit
of detention cells in all police commands and formations in Nigeria.
This was contained in a statement
signed by the Head of Public Complaints Rapid Response Unit, PCRRU, ACP
Shogunle.
Shogunle said the visits to the
detention cells will help address the human rights situation of detainees.
“These visits will enable the
NHRC to oversee the human rights situation of detainees as well as undertake
the general audit of the state of @PoliceNG detention facilities (cells) in the
country. This exercise is part of the NHRC 2018 audit of police detention
centers in Nigeria.
“The NHRC was established by the
Nigeria Human Right Commission (NHRC) ACT, 1995 as amended to deal with all
matters relating to promotion, protection, and enforcement of human rights in
Nigeria,” the statement read in part.
The force again listed numbers to
be called when in need of help or complaints against Police officials.
“Citizens are reminded that the
@PoliceNG_PCRRU is available 24/7 to receive complaints of police misconducts
via any of the following channels; Calls Only: 0805 700 0001, 0805 700 0002 |
SMS and WhatsApp Only: 0805 700 0003,” the statement added.
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