Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 288 - Theft in dwelling-house, etc.

Whoever commits theft in or from a building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property, or in or from any railway carriage, lorry, omnibus or aircraft used for the conveyance of passengers or goods, shall be punished with imprisonment far a term which may extend to seven or with fine or with both.

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