Know Your Rights: Can Police Force You To Unlock Your Phone?
By STELLA JUSTICE NNENNAYA A Common Encounter on Nigerian Roads ENCOUNTERS between citizens and law enforcement officers often come with a familiar request: “Open your phone.” For many Nigerians, this demand—frequently made during stop-and-search operations—has become routine. Yet, beneath the humour and casual compliance lies a serious legal question: can the police lawfully compel a citizen […]
