At Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), we believe that knowledge is a key driver of reform. That is why we are proud to share this Concise Summary of the Nigeria Police Act, 2020. A user-friendly guide created to inform citizens, civil society actors, legal professionals, journalists, and security stakeholders about the latest changes in Nigeria’s policing framework.
Signed into law on September 15, 2020, this Act repeals the outdated 1943 Police Act and introduces a comprehensive, rights-based legal framework to guide police operations across the country.
This summary, developed by the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), presents the essential highlights of the new law in clear, accessible language — no legalese, just the facts that matter.
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Together, let’s build a more just, secure, and accountable society — one informed citizen at a time.