MUSTAFA AKANBI V THE STATE
July 25, 2025KADIRI AJASA APAMPA V THE STATE
July 25, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1982) Legalpedia (SC) 15119
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Thu Jun 24, 1982
Suit Number: SC. 75/1980
CORAM
GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
MOHAMMED BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
ANDREWS O. OBASEKI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KAYODE ESO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
AUGUSTINE NNAMANI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
CHRISTOPHER ENAHOLO APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant believed that the deceased had stolen some of his properties, the last being a sum of £13. He reported this incident to the Onogie who told him to go and demand the refund of the stolen property and if the demand was not met he should kill the deceased. When the demand was not met he killed the deceased.
HELD
The Court held that the appeal lacked merit and it is hereby dismissed. The conviction for murder and sentence of death at the trial court is hereby upheld.
ISSUES
NIL
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE DEFENCE OF PROVOCATION AND INSANITY CANNOT AVAIL A PERSON CHARGE FOR MURDER
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CASES CITED
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
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