AKPAN AKPAN OBOT VS THE STATE
August 16, 2025OYEYEMI OLOWOSOKE VS ISAIAH OKE
August 16, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 10187
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Sun Nov 12, 1972
Suit Number: SC. 39/1972
CORAM
ELIAS CHIEF JUSTICE NIGERIA
FATAYI-WILLIAMS JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IRIKEFE JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
JOHN EDEBRU APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The accused, deceased, Agnes Samson Edebru went to the bush for palm fruits. After collecting the palm fruits, Agnes left the accused and the deceased for cassava and went home. When they had not returned she reported the matter… the accused was found injured, he confessed that he wanted to have sexual intercourse with the deceased but she refused so he killed her.
HELD
The Court dismissed the appeal
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE TO CALL WITNESSES
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CASES CITED
None
STATUTES REFERRED TO
None
