Just Decided Cases

UKAOBASI AJUNWA VS THE STATE

Legalpedia 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


Not Available

 


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


Not Available

 


RATIONES DECIDENDI


CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE DEFENCE OF PROVOCATION AND SELF DEFEN CE WOULD NOT AVAIL A PERSON CHARGED FOR MURDER



CASES CITED


Not Available

 


STATUTES REFERRED TO


Not Available

 


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Esther ORIAH

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