Official Garda training advised officers engaging with the Nigerian community to speak to the male head of the household first, noting that it was “not uncommon” for men to have more than one wife.
According to Freedom of Information materials received by Gript Media this week, An Garda Síochána’s internal booklet offered an “introductory insight” into various minority groups living in Ireland. While the materials were released to Gript this week, the training document itself is undated. It is currently unclear if this booklet remains in active circulation for Garda trainees today, or if it represents historical guidance. Gript has contacted An Garda Síochána for clarification.
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