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Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Hugged: 3:52pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
People own charms for various reasons. Some use it to protect themselves from danger, while others use it to cause their fellow humans harm. However, no matter your reason for having charms in your possession it is still regarded as illegal. Chapter 20 of the Criminal Code specifically makes provisions for the possession of witchcraft, juju, and criminal charms. In this article we would examine what the law provides on charms, juju and witchcraft. According to Section 210 of the Criminal Code, any person who fits into certain categories will be guilty of an offence. These categories include: 1. Any person who by statements or actions represents himself as a witch 2. Any person who accuses or threatens to accuse any person with being a witch or having the power or witchcraft 3. Any person who makes, sells, uses or has in his possession any charm, juju or drug which has powers 4. Any person who directs, controls or takes part in the worship or invocation of any juju prohibited by the state commissioner 5. Any person who is in possession or has control over any human remains used or intended to be used in the worship or invocation of any juju 6. Any person who makes, assists in making or has in his possession anything believed to be associated with human sacrifice or other unlawful practice Anyone suspected to be under any of the categories listed above would be guilty of a misdemeanour. He or she would be liable to an imprisonment term of two years. An offender who fits into any of the categories above must be arrested with a warrant. Furthermore, according to Section 213 of the Criminal Code, any person who makes or sells charms that has the power to protect criminals or delay the course of justice would be guilty of a felony. He or she would be liable to an imprisonment term of five years. Shared By: https://123.com.ng/witchcraft-and-charms-are-illegal-in-nigeria/ 15 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by aremuforlife(m): 3:56pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Because the constitution was written by both Christians and Muslims, they both criminalised the traditional worshippers 435 Likes 36 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Asiri1991: 3:56pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Booked 1 Like |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by BigSarah(f): 4:00pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
aremuforlife: They criminalized those they can't live without, every Friday and Sunday most Imams and pastors swear allegiance to a traditional diety. Before they carry out their entrepreneurial venture 122 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by MadamVanessa(f): 4:02pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
This type of law cannot stand. Traditional worshipers have their right too. 210 Likes 23 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by joyandfaith: 4:11pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
By definition, rosary, cross, prayer beads, Koran, Bible, anointing oil or water, anointing handkershief, etc are also charms. It was actually British that criminalised some traditional practices especially human sacrifices. It is irony that traditionalists don't patronise imams or pastors for help but most Christians and muslms visit traditionalists for help. Politicians also encourage these harmful traditional practices. It is high time Government stops all forms of spiritual healings through imams,pastors or traditional priests. Policy of every man to his god or God should be introduced. Say no to intermediaries betweem gods or God and men. 84 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by MufasaLion: 4:18pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
This is so wrong! A baised constitution. 51 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by MufasaLion: 4:19pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
aremuforlife: Absolutely! 27 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by KillIgbohoN0W: 10:03pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
No wonder Igboho juju no work 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by NwaNimo1(m): 10:04pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
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Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by inoki247: 10:04pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
But I thought our same constitution supports freedom of religion..... You can write constitution to criminalize ur forefather religion in other to embrace an imported religion.... 32 Likes 9 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by greenie77: 10:04pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
If I hear! |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by bigdammyj: 10:04pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Noted |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Benitoh: 10:04pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Meaning Nigerian law does not recognize traditionalist. 7 Likes |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Baawaa(m): 10:05pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Chapter 20 of the Criminal Code specifically makes provisions for the possession of witchcraft, juju, and criminal charms. In this article we would examine what the law provides on charms, juju and witchcraft.If this constitution work,the then Alafin of Oyo that cursed Ademola to be barking supposed to be jail then 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Chatflick(m): 10:05pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Abeg night don reach. Make I go watch Netflix. |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by WibusJaga: 10:05pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
This sounds like some sort of joke to me. That means some Wrist bands, bangles, necklaces, amulets, chaplets, rings, even rosaries & some other artifacts like wood carvings can easily be regarded as charms. Even traditional works of art. Highly subjective issue that cannot be established in a court of law. 30 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by chloride6: 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
And why hasn't this been challenged in the supreme court as incompatible with the constitution? 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by allen113: 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Ok |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by franchasng: 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Nobody: 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Blue3k(m): 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Lol I wrote about this years ago. The laws are unconstitutional and dumb. We should be happy there's so many idiots in Nigeria. Instead of investing in bullet proof vests they decided to buy charms like mumus. https://www.nairaland.com/4241386/why-witchcraft-juju-charms-illegal 7 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by Munzy14(m): 10:06pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
O dikwa risky.. |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by kerry57: 10:07pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Which charm for law? Why Dem no go arrest okija chief priest, the omoku cult group in nasarawa and the so many jazz men wey Nigeria don produce. Na the govt dey patronize them as always. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by fredoooooo: 10:08pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
But pastors change witchcraft to miracle and its legal abi ?ori n ta gbogbo yin 12 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by CocoaOla: 10:08pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Politicians use humans as sacrifice for their evil and scams 1 Like |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by matm: 10:08pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
And anyone who is a member of any occultic society no matter how highly placed in the society or government |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by lexy2014: 10:09pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
aremuforlife: The criminal code isn't in the constitution 7 Likes |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by forgiveness: 10:09pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
Eye opener |
Re: Witchcraft And Charms Are Illegal In Nigeria. Read What The Law Provides On Them by charixel: 10:09pm On Nov 27, 2021 |
aremuforlife: That's the point. 2 Likes |
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