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WILLIE YADA VS THE STATE

Legalpedia 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



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