Being arrested does not mean you are guilty. It means an officer believes there is reason to detain you while the facts are established. Your conduct in the first moments of an arrest significantly affects what happens next. You have the right to know the reason for your arrest. You have the right to remain silent — you cannot be compelled to confess or incriminate yourself under Section 35(2) of the Constitution. You have the right to speak to a lawyer, and if you cannot afford one, the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria is supposed to provide one. You should not resist physically — this puts you at risk of harm and can be used against you. But you should state clearly and calmly that you are aware of your rights, that you are not waiving any of them, and that you wish to speak to a lawyer.