Section 22: Saving for proceedings begun before commencement of Act.

Where, before the commencement of this Act-(a) a requisition for the surrender of any person has been made to any authority in Nigeria under the Extradition Acts 1870 to 1935 or the Fugitive Criminals Surrender Act; or
[Cap. 73 of 1958 Edition.]
(b) a warrant for the apprehension of any person has been endorsed in Nigeria under section 3 of the Fugitive Offenders Act 1881,
the Acts or Act in question shall, for the purposes of any proceedings arising out of that requisition or warrant, continue to apply as if this Act had not been made, and the person in question shall be liable to be apprehended and surrendered accordingly.