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Abuja CP Warns Against Roadside Phone Searches by Police

Abuja CP Warns Against Roadside Phone Searches by Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner, Ahmed Sanusi, has instructed Abuja residents not to allow any police officer to search their phones during random road stops. He spoke to reporters on July 20 and cited abuses and extortion by some officers. He explained that phones should only be searched after a lawful arrest and at a police station when gathering evidence. Sanusi urged citizens to resist unlawful searches on the road and call for backup if an officer demands to see their phone without proper arrest procedures.

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K
kunle

Have you ever had your phone searched at a traffic stop? What happened in your case?

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I
isaac

Can you share more about where the police stopped you for that search?

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Z
zaza

It's worrying that officers might be abusing their power under the guise of safety checks.

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J
julia

I'm not convinced say this rule go stop extortion if court system remains weak.

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H
hala

Always record interactions from a safe distance and share footage with a trusted friend afterward.

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