Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 270 - Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force for a person in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

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