
The president of the Nigerian Bar Association has expressed support for a court judgement affirming the right to film police officers while on duty, while calling for clearer rules on the limits of such recordings. According to Premium Times, the NBA president said law enforcement officers should not fear transparency in the lawful execution of their duties, framing the issue around accountability and openness in policing.
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