OBSCURE LEGAL FACTS BY AROME ABU
In Nigeria, it is an offence to intentionally cause a pregnant woman to miscarry.
A woman, who causes herself to miscarry is also within the contemplation of this offence.
PENALTY
Imprisonment for fourteen (14) years
See Section 232 of the Penal Code Act.
Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of TCLP.
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