Section 256: Execution of warrant

It is lawful for a person who is charged by law with the duty of executing a lawful
warrant issued by any court (including customary and an area court) or judicial officer,
or other person having jurisdiction to issue it, and who is required to arrest or detain
another person under such warrant, and for every person lawfully assisting a person so
charged, to arrest or detain that other person according to the directions of the
warrant.