OBSCURE LEGAL FACTS BY AROME ABU

In Nigeria, it is an offence to be in possession of horsewhip popularly known as “koboko”.

PENALTY
Imprisonment for 12 months without the option of a fine.

Police Officers and other weapon wielding organisations established by law are exempted from liability when acting in official capacity.

See Section 8 of the Public Order Act.

Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of TCLP.

CAVEAT: Note that this information is provided for general enlightenment purposes and is not intended to be any form of legal advice.

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