It is wrong for any police officer to go through people’s phone, except for criminal investigation- Acting police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says

Olumuyiwa Adejobi ,The acting Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP has made it clear again that it is wrong for any police officer to check a person’s phone.

Responding to a question from a Twitter user, Adejobi mentioned that except a phone is a subject of criminal investigation, it is wrong for a police officer to check one’s phone.

A Twitter user had written;

”Sir what business does NPF have with checking people’s phones, going through WhatsApp conversations, and intruding on one’s privacy. This still happens on a daily basis and I hope you’re aware”

Responding, Adejobi wrote;

”It’s wrong, I have said this repeatedly. Except the phone is subject to a criminal investigation, and the phone has been marked exhibit, if not, no..very wrong”