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OFFENCE OF INSULTING THE MODESTY OF A WOMAN

In Nigeria, it is an offence to utter words that insult the modesty of a woman.

PENALTY.
Imprisonment which may exceed to one year.

See Section 400 of the Penal Code Act.

Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of Abu & Olaniyan Partners.

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