CHIEF (DR.) O. FAJEMIROKUN V. COMMERCIAL BANK NIG. LTD
May 28, 2025LABOUR PARTY V. INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION
May 28, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (2009) Legalpedia (SC) 22511
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Feb 13, 2009
Suit Number: SC. 20/2007
CORAM
ASEME, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL
ASEME, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL
ASEME, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL
IKECHI FRANCIS OGBUAGU, JUSTICE SUUPREME COURT
PARTIES
IHEONUNEKWU NDUKWE APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Michael Anabi. The Court of Appeal affirmed the decision and he has further appealed. ?
HELD
Appeal dismissed ?
ISSUES
NONE
RATIONES DECIDENDI
INGREDIENTS OF MURDER
Before the accused is convicted of murder the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt the following:-
I. That the deceased has died
II. That the death of the deceased resulted from the act of the Accused/Appellant; and
III. That the act of the Accused was intentional with knowledge that death or grievous bodily harm, was its probable consequence. Per Muntaka Coomassie, JSC
CASES CITED
1. Obinga & Ors vs The State (1965) NMLR 172.2. Alhaji Animashaun v. University College Hospital (1996) 12 SCNJ. 179 at 1843. Chief Asbaisi & 3 ors. v. Obikorefe & 6 ors. (1997) 4 NWLR (Pt.502) 6304. Ukpabi v. The State (2004) 11 NWLR (Pt.884) 439?
STATUTES REFERRED TO
1. Criminal Code2. Evidence Act.?
