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SECTION 164

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(1) The order for commencing an inquiry may be made against a known or unknown person. It shall specify: (a) the full name and function of the Examining Magistrate who made it; (b) the statement of the offence committed; (c) the full name and identity of the defendant if he is known, or the sign if he is unknown; (d) a precise statement of the provisions of the law which have been violated; (e) the place and date of the commission of the offence. (2) The order shall be sign and stamped by the Examining Magistrate who made.
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Investigation and prosecution of offences Preliminary inquiries Procedure during the preliminary inquiry

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ARTICLE 164

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Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code /akn/cm/act/loi/2005-07-27/2005-007
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