Section 318 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Killing on provocation

When a person who unlawfully kills another in circumstances which, but for the provisions of this section of this Code, would constitute murder, does the act which causes death in the heat of passion caused by grave and sudden provocation, and before there is time for his passion to cool, he is guilty of manslaughter only.

[1966 No. 84.]

Section 318 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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