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Law against Treachery in Nigeria (Criminal Code Act)

Law against Treachery in Nigeria Section 49A Criminal Code Act – Death penalty for treachery (1) If, with intent to help the enemy in any war in which Nigeria may be engaged, any person does, or attempts to do, any act which is designed or likely to give assistance to the naval, military or air […]

Law against Treason/Treasonable Felony (Difference, C.C.A.)

N.B. This article is particular to Nigeria. Law against Treason Treason is committed when someone levies war against the Federation or any state thereof in order to intimidate or overawe the President or Governor. Conspiracy to commit treason is also Treason. And treason is punishable with death. Section 37 Criminal Code Act (1) Any person who levies […]