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Aremu Vs. State (1984) CLR 6(a) (SC)

Judgement delivered on June 14th 1984

Brief

  • Murder
  • Provocation
  • Self defence
  • Attempted burglary

Facts

Deceased was shot by the accused who claimed that the deceased & others had attempted to rob the premises he was guarding.

The trial Judge disbelieved his evidence & convicted him of murder

Issues

Whether it was right to relieve the prosecution of their burden to prove,...

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