Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 71311

In the Supreme Court of Nigeria

Thu Apr 27, 1972

Suit Number: SC. 334/1971

CORAM


MOHAMMED BELO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT

SOWEMIMO JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT


PARTIES


ALIYU NMODU APPELLANTS


RESPONDENTS


AREA(S) OF LAW



SUMMARY OF FACTS

The appellant, who was the accused, was arraigned before the High Court on a charge of Culpable Homicide. He was convicted, and sentenced to death. He appealed to the court of appeal against his conviction, and further to the Supreme Court.


HELD


The appeal was dismissed.


ISSUES


None


RATIONES DECIDENDI


THE OFFENCE OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE PUNISHABLE WITH DEATH.


.


CASES CITED


None


STATUTES REFERRED TO


None


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