Section 271 - Kidnapping defined.

Whoever takes or entices a person, under fourteen years of age if a male or under sixteen years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such person without the consent of such guardian or conveys that person beyond the limits of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, without the consent of someone legally authorized to consent to such removal is said to kidnap such person.

Explanation

The words "lawful guardian" in this section include a person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such person and authorized to consent to the taking.