Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015

Section 48 - Re-arrest of suspect escaping

Whereas suspect in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escapes or is rescued or any other person may pursue and re-arrest him in any place in Nigeria.

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