Section 9: Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires-
"armed patrol" means any patrol comprising either both armed members of the Nigeria Police Force and armed members of the Armed Forces of the Federation or only armed members of the Nigeria Police Force or of the Armed Forces;
"electricity line" and "main transmission line" have the meanings assigned thereto in section 44 (2) of the National Electric Power Authority Act;
[Cap. N33.]
"oil" means crude oil within the meaning of the Petroleum Act and any refined products thereto;
"oil pipeline" has the meaning assigned thereto by section 11 (2) of the Oil Pipelines Act;
[Cap. 07.]
"telecommunication works" means a wire or wires used for the purpose of telegraph or telephone communications, with any casing, coating, tube, pipe, insulator or post enclosing or supporting the same or any apparatus connected therewith, and includes-
(a) any apparatus for transmitting messages or other matters, including television, by means of electric signals either by overhead lines or underground cable or cables lying under water; and
(b) any apparatus for transmitting messages with or without wires.