Section 109 - Different methods of instituting criminal proceedings

Subject to the provisions of any other Law, criminal proceedings may in accordance with the provisions of this Act be instituted:

(a) in a Magistrates court, by a charge or a complaint whether or not on oath or upon receiving a First Information Report

(b) in the High Court, by information of the Attorney-General of the Federation, subject to section 104 of this Act;

(c) by information or charge filed in the court after the defendant has been summarily committed for perjury by a court under the provisions of this Act;

(d) by information or charge filed in the court by any other prosecuting authority;

(e) by information or charge filed by a private prosecutor subject to the provision of this Act.