Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 232 - Causing miscarriage.

Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry shall, if the miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or with fine or with both.

Explanation

A woman, who causes herself to miscarry, is within the meaning of this section.

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