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Unconstitutionality of Police Brutality in Nigeria: Need for a Reform

For every Nigerian, the right to life and dignity of the human person are guaranteed in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria.However, it has been noted that one of the major bodies that violates these fundamental human rights of Nigerians is the Nigeria Police Force.One cannot overestimate the level of brutality meted out to Nigerians by the police, and this has adverse effects on the environment.This paper examines the Police Act, bringing out its duties and the provisions of the Constitution, which also recognises the existence of the police.It reveals the level of abuse on the part of the polic…