Court within 1–2 days
Police must bring them before a court within 1 day if a court is within 40 km, otherwise 2 days.
Constitution of Nigeria, s.35(5)
For families
Get help
If someone you love has been arrested or is waiting for trial, you are not alone. Here is what the law says and how to reach us.
Know your rights
If someone you love is arrested
Three things every family in Nigeria should know. Share them, because they could free someone.
- English
- Pidgin
- Hausa
- Yorùbá
- Igbo
They can stay silent
They may stay silent until they have spoken with a lawyer or another person of their choice.
Constitution of Nigeria, s.35(2)
Write it all down
Note the police station, the date and time of the arrest, and the names of any officers.
Testadura guidance
If someone is awaiting trial
[CLIENT/LAWYER TO SUPPLY — what families can ask for; bail; how long remand can last under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015]
Ask us for help
We prioritise young people in custody. Contact us on WhatsApp or by phone on +234 807 374 8127, or email info@testadura.org. Please share only what we need to get started; we will keep it confidential.