Section 131 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Bringing fictitious action on penal Act, law or statute

Any person who, in the name of a fictitious plaintiff, or in the name of a real person but without his authority, brings an action against another person upon a penal Act, law or statute for the recovery of a penalty for any offence committed or alleged to have been committed by him, is guilty of a misdemeanour and is liable to imprisonment for two years.

Section 131 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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