Nigeria Police Reiterate Abortion Is Criminal Offence For Both Man And Woman, Cite Penal And Criminal Code Provisions
The Nigeria Police Force has restated that abortion remains a criminal offence under Nigerian law, warning that both the woman and the man involved are liable to prosecution. The reminder was issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. Adeh cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which expressly criminalise abortion and classify it as a felony punishable by law. Beyond the legal implications, the police spokesperson also referenced moral and religious perspectives, quoting a biblical passage to emphasise the sanctity of unborn life. She urged Nigerians to respect the law, uphold ethical values, and avoid actions that could attract severe legal consequences.
The Nigeria Police Force has restated that abortion remains a criminal offence under Nigerian law, warning that both the woman and the man involved are liable to prosecution. The reminder was issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. Adeh cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which expressly criminalise abortion and classify it as a felony punishable by law. Beyond the legal implications, the police spokesperson also referenced moral and religious perspectives, quoting a biblical passage to emphasise the sanctity of unborn life. She urged Nigerians to respect the law, uphold ethical values, and avoid actions that could attract severe legal consequences.
Nigeria Police Reiterate Abortion Is Criminal Offence For Both Man And Woman, Cite Penal And Criminal Code Provisions
The Nigeria Police Force has restated that abortion remains a criminal offence under Nigerian law, warning that both the woman and the man involved are liable to prosecution. The reminder was issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) account. Adeh cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which expressly criminalise abortion and classify it as a felony punishable by law. Beyond the legal implications, the police spokesperson also referenced moral and religious perspectives, quoting a biblical passage to emphasise the sanctity of unborn life. She urged Nigerians to respect the law, uphold ethical values, and avoid actions that could attract severe legal consequences.
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