KILLING OF LIONS, ELEPHANTS AND VULTURES IN DEFENCE OF HUMAN LIFE ETC
#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU
In Nigeria, except for defence of human life or public interest, it is an offence to kill a Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Royal Python, Whale, Elephant, Vulture etc
PENALTY
N1,000,000 to 5,000,000 fine.
Section 5 of the Endangered Species Act 2016.
Arome Abu is the Principal Partner of TCLP.
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