CHIEF LAITO AJAGBE VS OYEGADE AKANNI
August 14, 2025IN RE: A.C. ABUAH
August 15, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1973) Legalpedia (SC) 17161
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
Fri Nov 23, 1973
Suit Number: SC. 37/1972
CORAM
COKER, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
BELLO, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
IRIKEFE, JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT
PARTIES
WILLIE YADA APPELLANTS
RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The appellant was charged with murder he was convicted and sentenced to death. His appeal was dismissed
HELD
The court held that the appeal is dismissed and the conviction is affirmed.
ISSUES
Whether in view of the voluntary statement admitting the commission of the offence the appellant can be innocent of the charge
RATIONES DECIDENDI
VOLUNTARY CONFESSIONAL STATEMENT
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CASES CITED
STATUTES REFERRED TO

