SAMUEL AJAO VS M. O. IKOLABA
August 20, 2025ADAMU YIDI KAWO VS THE STATE
August 20, 2025Legalpedia Citation: (1972) Legalpedia (SC) 11634
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria
HOLDEN AT LAGOS
Thu May 4, 1972
Suit Number: SC. 283/71
CORAM
E.O. OGWUEGBU
C.E.NWOSU-IHEME JCA
SOWEMIMO
PARTIES
YUSUFU IDOWU APPELLANTS
THE STATE RESPONDENTS
AREA(S) OF LAW
SUMMARY OF FACTS
The accused was charged with having, on or about July 5, 1962, at Igbagun, Yagba District in Kwara State, committed culpable homicide punishable with death by causing the death of Joseph Jimoh contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code.
HELD
That no evidence of the non-availability of the psychiatrist was given before the Court and the Court affirmed the decision of the Lower Court.
ISSUES
Whether the defence of insanity can avail the accused person?
RATIONES DECIDENDI
CASES CITED
Queen v Yaro Biu (1964) NNLR 45|Audu Tanko Juwa v The State (S.C. 270/1968 (unreported) of June 27, 1969)
STATUTES REFERRED TO
Penal Code|
