#OBSCURELEGALFACTS BY AROME ABU
In Nigeria, it is an offence to hunt, capture or trade in any Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Giraffe or other animals threatened with extinction.
PENALTY
●FIRST OFFENCE- Fine of N1,000.
●SUBSEQUENT OFFENCES-IMPRISONMENT FOR ONE (1) YEAR
See Section 1(1) of the ENDANGERED SPECIES (CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRAFFIC) ACT
Arome Abu is the Managing Partner of TCLP.
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