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Stop Fighting In Public, It Can Send You To Prison, Police Warns Nigerians
By Daniel Dafe
Force Public Relations Officer of the Police, FPRO, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has warned Nigerians that like fighting in public to desist from such acts, saying it is an offence that can attract a prison sentence.
He said this in one of his X posts he tagged: ‘Know The Law.’
In his words, “we need to remind Nigerians of the offence called Affray. Literally, it means “two fighting” or free for all. This is when two or more people fight in public. Sec 76 of CC explains this.”
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According to him, “the best thing is to avoid fighting in public or anywhere because that fight can take you to a cell or court, and in most cases, to prison.”
“Don’t blame the police when you are arrested for fighting in the street, a motor garage, or any public place. It’s an offence. Be warned,” he said.
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