BONIFACE ENWEREMADU v. THE STATE
(2018)LCN/12426(CA)
In The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
On Tuesday, the 22nd day of May, 2018
CA/PH/575C/2007
RATIO
Before Their Lordships
RAPHAEL CHIKWE AGBOJustice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLAJustice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
AYOBODE OLUJIMI LOKULO-SODIPEJustice of The Court of Appeal of Nigeria
Between
BONIFACE ENWEREMADUAppellant(s)
AND
THE STATERespondent(s)
RAPHAEL CHIKWE AGBO, J.C.A.(Delivering the Leading Judgment):
I have already set out the facts in my earlier judgment today in CA/PH/576C/2007. In the light of that judgment, the conviction of the appellant cannot stand. The conviction of the appellant is hereby set aside. In its stead is entered a verdict of not guilty and an order of discharge and acquittal.
MASSOUD ABDULRAHMAN OREDOLA, J.C.A.: I have had the privilege of reading in advance, the lead judgment of my learned brother, Hon. Justice Raphael Chikwe Agbo, JCA. I agree therewith, that the conviction and sentence of the appellant cannot stand.
I abide by the consequential orders made in the said lead judgment of my learned brother, Agbo, JCA.
AYOBODE OLUJIMI LOKULO-SODIPE, J.C.A.: I agree.
Appearances:
I.C. Ugorji with him, C.O Ozuzu (Miss) and A.C. Ebomuche (Miss)For Appellant(s)
Respondent served hearing notice on 5-2-18
For Respondent(s)
