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Difference between Criminal Code and Penal Code in Nigeria – Inioluwa Olaposi

Criminal and southern regions

Criminal Code and Penal Code in Nigeria The most striking difference between the Criminal Code and the Penal Code in Nigeria is the scope of their operation. The Criminal code is applicable to the Southern region, while the Penal code is applicable to the Northern region of Nigeria. Thus, Northern states in Nigeria operate by […]