Nigerian Criminal Code

The Nigerian Criminal Code is the apex codified law in Nigeria for criminal investigation, trial and punishment of criminals. It is derived from the Nigeria Criminal Code Act 1916,[1] Nigeria Penal Code Act 1960[2] and other criminal laws enacted by Nigerian Parliament from time to time. The latest consolidated version of the code is contained in Nigerian Criminal Code 1990.

  1. ^ "Nigeria Criminal Code Act". Reference World. Retrieved 16 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Nigeria Penal Code Act". Cornell Law School. Retrieved 16 March 2021.