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Ipob, other agitators risk jail term, as NASS propose 25-year jail for separatist
The Nigerian House of Representatives has introduced the Counter Subversion Bill 2024 which aims to impose stringent penalties on individuals involved in separatist agitations or actions that incite inter-group or sectional conflicts.
According to the proposed legislation, anyone convicted of such offences could face a prison sentence of up to 25 years, a fine of N10 million, or both, The Sun reports.
The bill’s explanatory memoranda state that the legislation seeks to criminalise subversive activities by a wide range of groups, including associations, organisations, militias, cults, bandits and other proscribed entities.
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The Bill sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas is set for its 2nd reading where its general principles will be debated.
The Bill stipulates that anyone found guilty of destroying national symbols, refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge, defacing a place of worship with intent to incite violence or undermining the FG shall face a fine of N5 million, a 10-year prison sentence or both.
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