Legalpedia 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


.


CASES CITED


None


STATUTES REFERRED TO


None


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