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Police Warn Abortion Is Criminal Offence For Both Man And Woman Involved In Nigeria

Abortion remains a criminal offence under Nigerian law, and both parties involved in the act are liable to prosecution, the Nigeria Police Force has reiterated.

The reminder was issued on Tuesday by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a post shared on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle.

According to Adeh, relevant provisions of Nigerian law clearly prohibit abortion. She cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which criminalise the act and classify it as a felony, punishable under the law.

“Abortion is a criminal offence under Nigerian law, and both the man and the woman involved commit a felony,” the police spokesperson stated.

Beyond the legal framework, Adeh also referenced moral and religious considerations, quoting Jeremiah 1:5 from the Bible to underscore the sanctity of unborn life.

She noted that the verse affirms the sacredness of life before birth and urged citizens to reflect on both legal and moral responsibilities.

Calling on the public to be guided by the provisions of the law and to uphold ethical values, the police spokesperson stressed the importance of respecting life and avoiding actions that could attract severe legal consequences.

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According to Adeh, relevant provisions of Nigerian law clearly prohibit abortion. She cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which criminalise the act and classify it as a felony, punishable under the law.

Yes according to Nigeria's law. Same with bribery, extortion, and corruption and embezzlement of public funds.

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since when.. I know hospitals that do it

Very good. You can have sex for free but definitely shouldn't be in control of what happens aftermath. Face the consequences of your actions

If you no Sabi close your leg or zip your trouser, be responsible and use protection

When una don start this one

Sebi na when dey see calabash dem go see sign

This has to be carefully read. Section 228 of the Criminal Code reads -

​"Any person who, with intent to procure miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means whatever, is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years."

This is open to interpretation.

The same way bail is free and you guys are still charging for bail.

Misp***tol

Used for ulcer and if you don't Gerrit, forgerrit it

Pastor Chris Okafor, Sperm na water 💧💧💧.

What a cheerful giver

Lol, for real??

Modernity was imposed on this people.

Abortion is far better then bring a child to suffer in this disgraced country......
The earlier you abort, the better. Government no go help you train children o

Anguldi:
Misp***tol

Used for ulcer and if you don't Gerrit, forgerrit it

postinor Na for headache bro

Beyond the legal framework, Adeh also referenced moral and religious considerations, quoting Jeremiah 1:5 from the Bible to underscore the sanctity of unborn life.

Yes that is true according to that Jer.1:5,it is circumventing the plan of God and anyone circumventing God's plan is in danger of hell fire.

We will drop the baby in front of police station when they are born and we cant take care of the baby.
Is it ur pregnancy thats being aborted? .

ajalawole:
Abortion is far better then bring a child to suffer in this disgraced country......
The earlier you abort, the better. Government no go help you train children o

Proverbs 14:12 KJV
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Yeye people how many offenders has they ever arrested? Can they claim not to know what's going on in the streets of nigeria? We saw the lady that came out boldly on social media just two days ago to claim she aborted 4 babies for pastor chris okafor why hasn't the police arrested her if nigeria really has such existing laws?

What about the doctor involved ?

Guestmale:
Proverbs 14:12 KJV
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

oga carry your Bible verse commot for my front. How many poor children bring into this world have you help. Did the Bible ask us to keep giving birth like rats.

Talking nonsense. So make we

OLAADEGBU:
➜According to Adeh, relevant provisions of Nigerian law clearly prohibit abortion. She cited Section 232 of the Penal Code and Section 228 of the Criminal Code, which criminalise the act and classify it as a felony, punishable under the law.

All the more reason why there should be comprehensive sex education, which gives awareness of pregnancy prevention and the illegality of abortions to all children from an early age, so they can avoid the need for abortions altogether. So, when is Adeh, planning to call on the government to begin making that happen?

DeepSight:
This has to be carefully read. Section 228 of the Criminal Code reads -

​"Any person who, with intent to procure miscarriage of a woman whether she is or is not with child, unlawfully administers to her or causes her to take any poison or other noxious thing, or uses any force of any kind, or uses any other means whatever, is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years."

This is open to interpretation.

Exactly. It is open to several interpretations. I have frequently heard of medically recommended abortions, it is common when a woman has health issues that would make carrying a baby to term to be fatal for her.
Now that is a loop hole a lot of doctors can use to legalise abortion.

A criminal and heinous offence for that matter.

Hope sapphire can understand this information because it’s a criminal and Helinues offence

Now this message targets that pastor and his Os actress



Very very unfortunate

saphiere:
Talking nonsense. So make we

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Do you engage in the act a lot
Like how many times have you done that, please you can trust me Ok


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Their body Their decision, or are they asking government for the money?

ajalawole:
oga carry your Bible verse commot for my front. How many poor children bring into this world have you help. Did the Bible ask us to keep giving birth like rats.

Children are inheritance of God, but if you know you're not ready for them, then don't start the process (or you use a preventive method) otherwise God will not hold you guiltless if you kill that unborn baby.

Guestmale:
➜ Children are inheritance of God, but if you know you're not ready for them, then don't start the process (or you use a preventive method) otherwise God will not hold you guiltless if you kill that unborn baby.

Inheritance of god that you people are notorious for treating more or less like trash whenever it suits you — religious people are notorious for neglect and abuse against children? 🥱🥱

Really??
Doctor nko?
Laws less nation