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Can you be searched by Nigerian Police Officers? Generally, the Police Act 2020 and other laws empower the men and officers of the Nigerian Police to conduct a search on a person, his or her residence or even property. However, there are certain restrictions which the law places on the power of security agents to conduct searches. A police officer is not permitted to conduct a search on a person or his or her property if there is no reasonable ground for suspicion - See Section 49(2)(b) of the Police Act 2020. Also, a police officer must be in his or her uniform or wear a valid police identity card before he or she can stop and search a person. The police officer must also disclose his or her name, name of the police station he or she is attached to, and the purpose of the search - See Section 50(3)(4) of the Police Act 2020. Thank you Ebuka. Public notice: please send in your comments, questions or observations you might have in this regard. Thank you.Search by Nigerian Police Officers