The Role of Corroboration in Criminal Convictions: Lessons from Sampson Idowu v. The State
In the case of Sampson Idowu v. The State, the Nigerian Court of Appeal delivered a significant ruling concerning the admissibility and weight of confessional statements in criminal proceedings. The case, which centered on the charge of armed robbery, underscores the necessity of subjecting confessional statements to rigorous verification before relying on them as evidence. […]
𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞
What Does It Take to Prove Armed Robbery in Court? In armed robbery cases, the prosecution bears the burden of proving key ingredients beyond a reasonable doubt. These include:a) Evidence that a robbery occurred,b) Proof that the robbery involved the use of arms, andc) Positive identification of the defendant as one of the robbers. Failing […]
A Critical Analysis of Somatotype Theories and the Etiology of Crime in Nigeria
Crime in Nigeria has reached alarming levels, stretching law enforcement agencies beyond their capacity. Violent crimes are far more pervasive than blue-collar offenses. The rising wave of internet fraud continues to plague communities nationwide. While crime itself is as old as human civilization, its causes and patterns have long been the subject of intense debate […]
THE ROLE OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE IN DRUG TRAFFICKING CASES: A CASE REVIEW OF FRN V MANSUR HASSAN.
The evidentiary burden in drug trafficking and possession cases is as crucial as it is stringent, with the prosecution required to establish the nature of substances found in a Defendant’s possession beyond reasonable doubt. The case of FRN v Mansur Hassan shines a spotlight on this principle, where the prosecution was tasked with proving that […]
THE STANDARDS OF CONFESSIONAL STATEMENTS IN ARMED ROBBERY CASES: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF OKECHUKWU NWEZE V THE STATE
In the realm of criminal law, the admissibility and sufficiency of a confessional statement as the sole basis for conviction remain pivotal issues. The case of Okechukwu Nweze v The State underscores this principle, highlighting the need for a confession to be both direct and unequivocal in linking the accused to the specific crime charged. This […]