EMMANUEL TAIWO AYENI & ORS V WILLIAM ABIODUN SOWEMIMO
July 25, 2025NWAGWU AGWUAJA V THE STATE
July 25, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1982) Legalpedia (SC) 81081
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Thu May 13, 1982
Suit Number: SC. 46/1980
CORAM
IRIKEFE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
A.B WALI – JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IDIGBE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
ANYA IROKWE APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant loaned the deceased, his motor-cycle, the seat cover got lost. The deceased pleaded to buy a replacement but the appellant insisted on the lost one. The head of the family tried to pacify the appellant asked him to come into the house. The appellant refused, as the deceased was moving away, he ran after him and stabbed him with a dagger. The deceased died from the stabbing.
HELD
The Court held that this appeal stands dismissed and the sentence passed on conviction is hereby affirmed.
ISSUES
None.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE DEFENCE OF PROVOCATION WOULD NOT AVAIL AN ACCUSED PERSON IN A MURDER CHARGE
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CASES CITED
None.
STATUTES REFERRED TO
None.
