Section 133: Functions of the Unit.

1 The Unit shall receive:
a complaint or information of police officers misconduct from the public; or
b complaint of police officers misconduct from other police members or authority.

2 The Unit may receive:
a any complaint alleging that the conduct complained of resulted in the death of or serious injury or other gross human rights violations;
b any complaint showing that a police officer may have committed a criminal offence; or
c any complaint which shows that a police officer is involved in an act constitutmg professional misconduct.

3 The Unit shall monitor the investigations initiated by the Unit.

4 While conducting investigation into any complaint by any member of the public against a police officer, the Nigeria Police Force shall afford the person against whom the complaint has been made opportunity to defend himself.

5 Upon the conclusion of an investigation, the appropriate investigative unit shall make available a copy of its findings or Investigation report to the Unit within 21 days from the day the complaint was made.