Section 285 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Prevention of repetition of insult

It is lawful for any person to use such force as is reasonably necessary to prevent the repetition of an act or insult of such a nature as to be provocation to him for an assault:

Provided that the force used is not intended and is not such as is likely, to cause death or grievous harm.

Section 285 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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