OGUN POLICE OUTLINE LEGAL BASIS FOR RESTRICTING PHONE USE INSIDE STATIONS

OGUN POLICE OUTLINE LEGAL BASIS FOR RESTRICTING PHONE USE INSIDE STATIONS 





By Jennifer Nwosu 

The Ogun State Police Command has addressed growing public attention surrounding the restriction of mobile phone use within police stations, presenting the measure as a lawful step aimed at strengthening security and protecting sensitive law enforcement operations.

In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Command, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the Command explained that the enforcement of the policy at the Nigeria Police Station under the Ijebu Area Command in Ijebu Ode follows established legal frameworks and operational protocols designed to safeguard investigations and public safety.
Authorities noted that Nigerian laws allow regulated limitations within security facilities when such measures are necessary to prevent breaches, protect suspects’ identities and maintain the integrity of ongoing cases. The phone restriction, they said, is intended to curb unauthorized documentation and the potential compromise of operational assets.

The police reaffirmed their commitment to upholding constitutional protections, including the presumption of innocence enshrined in the 1999 Constitution and the safeguards outlined in the Administration of Criminal Justice Act of 2015. At the same time, they pointed to constitutional provisions that permit the lawful regulation of certain freedoms in the interest of public order and security.

The Command further referenced the Police Act of 2020, which grants the Force authority to control activities within police premises to prevent security risks and ensure orderly conduct.
Officials emphasized that the policy is not designed to limit citizens’ rights but to strike a balance between individual freedoms and the broader responsibility of maintaining safety within law enforcement environments. By managing phone usage in sensitive areas, the police said they aim to enhance professionalism, accountability and operational effectiveness.
The clarification comes as part of broader efforts by the Command to promote transparency and public understanding of security practices across the state.

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