Legalpedia 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


.


CASES CITED


None


STATUTES REFERRED TO


None


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