Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 176 - Dumb witnesses.

(1) A witness who is unable to speak may give his evidence in any other manner in which he can make it intelligible, as by writing or by signs; but such writing must be written and the signs made in open court.

(2) Evidence so given shall be deemed to be oral evidence.

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