G.B. OLLIVANT (NIG.) LTD VS I.B. AGBABIAKA
August 26, 2025WEBBER GEORGE EGBE VS PETER C.A. ONOGUN
August 26, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 11196
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Feb 11, 1972
Suit Number: SC. 56/1971
CORAM
COKER JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
UDOMA JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
SOWEMIMO JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
EBUE AKWO (ALIAS DEBUE OBOGO) APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The Appellant was charged and convicted of the murder of Cecilia Elias who died from machete wounds inflicted by the appellant. Eye witnesses and a doctor testified against the appellant .
HELD
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal.
ISSUES
Whether the appellant is guilty beyond reasonable doubt
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CONVICTION ON MURDER DUE TO VIOLENCE
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CASES CITED
None
STATUTES REFERRED TO
None
