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Penalty For Burial Of A Corpse In Houses &
Residential Buildings.
In Nigeria,it is an offence to bury any corpse in any house,
building premises, compound, or within a hundred yards of any
dwelling‐house, or in any open space situated within a township
without the consent of the President of Nigeria or the Governor of
the State where such house or building is situate.
PENALTY
Imprisonment for 6 months.
See Section 246 of the Criminal Code Act.
The burial site (grave) must be far from water sources such as
rivers or wells, to prevent potential contamination or flood.
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