Section 120 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Fabricating evidence

Any person who, with intent to mislead any tribunal in any judicial proceeding‐

(1) fabricates evidence by any means other than perjury or counselling or procuring the commission of perjury; or

(2) knowingly makes use of such fabricated evidence,

is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for seven years. The offender cannot be arrested without warrant.

Section 120 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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