ALHAJI LAMIDI DAODU OLOWOSAGO VS ALHAJI AMUDA I. ADEBANJO
July 17, 2025SUNDAY MODUPE VS THE STATE
July 17, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1988-09) Legalpedia (SC) 81197
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Thu Sep 29, 1988
Suit Number: SC. 182/1987
CORAM
NNAMANI JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
ALEXANDER, JUSTICE COURT OF APPEAL
PARTIES
UKAOBASI AJUNWA
APPELLANTS
THE STATE
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
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SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was tried on information for the offence of murder of one Samuel Aminako Agwu contrary to section 319(1) of the Criminal Code Cap.30 Vol.2 Laws of Eastern Nigeria 1963 before the High Court of Justice of Imo State holden at Umuahia and convicted.
HELD
APPEAL DISMISSED
ISSUES
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RATIONES DECIDENDI
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE DEFENCE OF PROVOCATION AND SELF DEFEN CE WOULD NOT AVAIL A PERSON CHARGED FOR MURDER
CASES CITED
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STATUTES REFERRED TO
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