AN EXAMINATION OF TREASON AND TREASONABLE FELONY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study discussed the treason and treasonable felony in the Nigerian context. The study discussed the several statutes that deals on the subject matter. Treason and treasonable offences are offences with capital punishment under the Nigerian laws. The objective of this study is to examine the various statute regulating the trial and punishment for the offence of treason and treasonable offences and the distinction of the two active words: ‘Treason’ and ‘Treasonable’ offences. This study adopts the doctrinal method of legal research, thus, has made use of primary sources such as statutes, International Instrument and case law; and secondary sources of data, such as journal/article, online materials. This study also made recommendations, particularly in punishment for treason and treasonable offences.