Plateau Police Commissioner: Stop Searching Phones Without Warrant

The Plateau State Commissioner of Police has reminded all officers that they cannot search a citizen’s mobile phone without first obtaining a court warrant. The warning was delivered during a briefing with command personnel in Jos, emphasizing that any phone search on the road without legal backing is unlawful. Citizens are encouraged to politely refuse any attempt by police officers to inspect their phones without a warrant. They should also report such incidents to their nearest police station or through the command’s harassment hotlines. The command’s public relations office reaffirmed the force’s commitment to professionalism and to protecting the rights, lives, and property of law-abiding residents in line with best practices.

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