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Chapter 20 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Ordeal, witchcraft, juju and criminal charms

  • Section 207. Unlawful trial by ordeal: prohibited juju
  • Section 208. Directing, etc., unlawful trial by ordeal
  • Section 209. Being present at, or making poison for, unlawful trial by ordeal
  • Section 210. Offences in relation to witchcraft and juju
  • Section 211. Chiefs permitting unlawful ordeal and prohibited juju worship
  • Section 212. Destruction of place where unlawful ordeal or prohibited juju worship is held
  • Section 213. Criminal charms

Chapter 20 Criminal Code Act

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