Section 411 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria. Housebreaking: burglary

Any person who‐

(1) breaks and enters the dwelling‐house of another with intent to commit a felony therein; or

(2) having entered the dwelling‐house of another with intent to commit a felony therein, or having committed a felony in the dwelling‐house of another, breaks out of the dwelling‐house,

is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.

If the offence is committed in the night, the offender is liable to imprisonment for life.

Section 411 of the Criminal Code Act in Nigeria

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