Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 266 - Punishment for assault or criminal force with provocation.

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to a person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to forty naira or with both.

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