GILBERT AKINDOYIN AWOMUTI V. ALHAJI JIMOH SALAMI & ORS
August 4, 2025CHIEF AYENI & ORS V. JOSEPH DADA & ORS
August 4, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1978-03) Legalpedia (SC) 14828
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Mar 17, 1978
Suit Number: SC. 26/1976
CORAM
GEORGE S. SOWEMIMO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
OLABODE RHODES-VIVOUR
KAYODE ESO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
PETER IGHO
APPELLANTS
THE STATE
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
CRIMINAL LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was charged with the murder of one Ifoto Oboluke, the deceased.
HELD
The Supreme Court held that although the evidence constitutes circumstantial evidence, it is proof beyond every reasonable doubt of the guilt of the appellant. The appeal was dismissed.
ISSUES
Whether the circumstantial evidence adduced in this case did not point irresistibly to the guilt of the appellant
RATIONES DECIDENDI
OFFENCE OF CULPABLE HOMICIDE
CASES CITED
R v. Mary Ann Nash (1911) 6 CAR. 225, at p. 228
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Not Available
