Nigerian Landlord Faces Five-Year Jail Term for Assaulting Female Tenant

A landlord in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, has been arrested and faces up to five years in prison under a state law for allegedly assaulting his female tenant, bringing attention to the legislation against physical injury.

3 Apr, 05:54 — 3 Apr, 05:54

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Landlord risks five-year jail term for assaulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom

The arrest of a landlord accused of brutalising his tenant has spotlighted a state law prescribing up to five years’ imprisonment for inflicting physical injury. The post Landlord risks five-year jail term for assaulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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