UMARU BUYU VS THE STATE
August 19, 2025CHIEF J. O. LAHAN & ORS VS R. LAJOYETAN & ORS
August 20, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 35550
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Jun 16, 1972
Suit Number: SC.106/72
CORAM
ELIAS JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
UDOMA JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
FATAYI-WILLIAMS JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
THE STATE APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The accused was charged with the offence of raping a girl of 9 years and sentenced to 3 years imprisonment.
HELD
The court held that the appeal is hereby allowed and the order suspending the sentence is set aside.
ISSUES
None
RATIONES DECIDENDI
PUNISHMENT FOR RAPE
“The Penal Code itself provides in Section 283 for imprisonment for life or any less term on conviction for rape; the convicted person may suffer a fine in addition.” ELIAS, CJN.
RAPE
“It is illegal for anyone to have sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 14 years with or without her consent.” ELIAS, CJN.
CASES CITED
None
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Criminal Justice Act, 1967Penal CodeCourt Law of the Northern States
