NWANGA NWUZOKE VS. THE STATE
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July 18, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1988-02) Legalpedia 74302 (SC)
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Holden At Lagos
Fri Feb 26, 1988
Suit Number: SC 128/1987
CORAM
OBASEKI, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
OPUTA, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
KAWU, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
AGBAJE, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
NNAEMEKA-AGU, JUSTICE SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
NWOYE IGWEZE ONYEKWE
APPELLANTS
THE STATE
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
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SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant, Nwoye Igweze Onyekwe, was charged with the murder of one Prescillia Onyeonwu on the 10th day of May, 1981 at Ifite Division of the High Court of Justice of Anambra State contrary to Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code.
HELD
APPEAL DISMISSED
ISSUES
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THE DEFENCE OF INSANITY WOULD NOT AVAIL AN ACCUSED IN A MURDER CHARGE
CASES CITED
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
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