Police prohibit officers from searching mobile phones – Lagos CP
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Lagos State Police Commissioner Tijani Fatai has ordered officers to cease searching citizens’ mobile phones, saying the practice is not permitted under current policing rules. He urged police to uphold professionalism and discipline, aiming to protect residents’ privacy and curb unlawful police conduct.
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has directed officers to stop the practice of searching citizens’ mobile phones, stating that such actions are not allowed under existing policing rules. He gave the directive in a video shared by News Central TV on Tuesday, where he stressed the need for professionalism, discipline, and […] Police prohibit officers from searching mobile phones – Lagos CP