{"id":131109,"date":"2026-09-15T14:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T14:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/?p=131109"},"modified":"2026-10-20T10:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:46:55","slug":"police-lawyers-collaboration-a-welcome-step-for-justice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/police-lawyers-collaboration-a-welcome-step-for-justice\/","title":{"rendered":"Police-Lawyers Collaboration: A welcome step for justice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xb80m9e\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nPolice and lawyers are fundamental pillars in the pursuit of justice. Discover how cooperation between these two critical arms can streamline the administration of justice and foster a more efficient legal system.<\/p>\n<p>The leadership of the Nangirang Bar Association recently met with the Inspector General of Police to discuss improving their working relationship. This meeting underscored the vital roles both the police and legal professionals play in upholding the law.<\/p>\n<p>A key takeaway from the discussion was the urgent need to reduce friction between lawyers and police officers. Both parties are urged to recognize their shared objective: ensuring justice prevails for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police and lawyers are fundamental pillars in the pursuit of justice. Discover how cooperation between these two critical arms can streamline the administration of justice and foster a more efficient legal system. 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