UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AND ANOR. VS M.I. AIGORO
July 24, 2025MISS O.A. AKINTEMI & 2 ORS V PROF. C.A. ONWUMECHILI & 2 ORS
July 24, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1985) Legalpedia (SC) 78916
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Jan 25, 1985
Suit Number: SC. 59/1984
CORAM
OBASEKI , JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
ESO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
NNAMANI, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
KAZEEM, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
OPUTA, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
GODWIN JOSIAH APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was charged with armed robbery punishable under Section 1(2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act No. 47 of 1970 and with murder punishable under section 319(1) of the Criminal Code Law Cap.48 Vol. II Laws of Bendel State of Nigeria 1976
HELD
THE APPEAL WAS ALLOWED, AND THE CONVICTION AND SENTENCE WAS SET ASIDE
ISSUES
None.
RATIONES DECIDENDI
FAILURE OF THE PROSECUTION TO PROVE HIS CASE BEYOND REASONABLE
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CASES CITED
STATUTES REFERRED TO
