OBSCURE LEGAL FACTS BY AROME ABU
In Nigeria, it is an offence to assault a Police officer.
PENALTY
Fine of N500,000 or imprisonment for six months or both.
The fine required to be paid by the offender will be paid into the Police Reward Fund.
See Section 98 of the Police Act 2020
Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of TCLP.
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