Nigerian Penal Code Act
Section 219 - Unlawful possession of human head.
Whoever receives or has in his possession a human head or skull within six months of the same having been separated from the body or skeleton with the intention that the head or skull shall be possessed by any person as a trophy, juju or charm shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to five years or with fine or with both.
Explanation
Where it is proved that a person received or had in his possession such human head or skull proof that he received or had such human head or skull in his possession for a lawful purpose shall lie on that person.
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