#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU

SLAUGHTER OF ANIMAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND THE OFFENCE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY

In Nigeria, it is an offence to torture, annoy, beat, kick or terrify any animal.

However, persons preparing animals as food for the purpose of human consumption or persons hunting are exempted from liability under this provision.

PENALTY
Imprisonment for 6 months or fine it N50.

See Section 495 (1)(a) (3) of the Criminal Code.

Arome Abu is the Principal 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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