When any person has lawfully arrested another person for any offence, it is lawful for him to use such force as he believes, on reasonable grounds, to be necessary to prevent the escape or rescue of the person arrested.
But, if the offence is not one which is such that the offender may be arrested without warrant, this section of this Code shall not authorise the use of force which is intended or is likely to cause death or grievous harm.
Section 273 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria
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