Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 289 - Theft by clerk or servant of property in possession of master.

Whoever, being a clerk or servant 01 being employed in the capacity of a clerk or servant, commits theft in respect of any property in the possession of his master or employer, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.

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