Section 238: Offence involving the use of weapons

1 Any person -
a who, while concerned in the commission of any offence against the customs and excise laws, is armed with any weapon; and
b so armed, found in Nigeria in possession of any goods liable to forfeiture under the customs laws,

commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of 21 years.

2 Any person who threatens an officer with a weapon or threatens to physically strike an officer either by body or weapon, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of at least 10 years.

3 Who intimidates, harasses or threatens an officer by any means other than the use of a weapon, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term of five years.