Section 277 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Suppression of riot by peace officers

It is lawful for a peace officer to use or order to be used such force as he believes, on reasonable grounds, to be necessary in order to suppress a riot, and is reasonably proportioned to the danger which he believes, on reasonable grounds, is to be apprehended from its continuance.

Section 277 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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