CRIMINAL LAW AND PRACTICE – RESTITUTION – Meaning and nature of restitution

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“Restitution is the act of giving back to a rightful owner, giving of something as an equivalent for what has been lost, damaged, etc. Under the criminal procedure laws, restitution relates to the return or restoration of movable property either stolen or otherwise dishonestly acquired, or taken without permission” Per TIJJANI ABUBAKAR, JSC in PATRICK EZERIKE V. THE STATE (2022-LCER-46643-SC) at P21; Paras. F-G.

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CRIMINAL LAW AND PRACTICE – RESTITUTION – Meaning and nature of restitution

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