Eme Orji V. The State (2008)

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MUKHTAR, J.S.C.

The appellant together with one Peter Enwereji were charged on three counts in the High Court of Abia State, holden at Aba as follows:-

“Count 1: Statement of Offence:

Murder – Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code,

Vol. II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963 applicable in Abia State.

Particulars of Offence:

Peter Enwereji and Eme Orji on the 9th day of July, 1994 at No.1 Ukwa Road, Aba, in Aba Judicial Division murdered Chimaobi Joel.

Count 2: Statement of Offence:

Murder – Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code, Vol. II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963 applicable in Abia State.

Particulars of Offence:

Peter Enwereji and Eme Orji on 9th day of July, 1994 at No.1 Ukwa Road, Aba, in Aba Judicial Division murdered Monday Okon.

Count 3: Statement of Offence:

Murder – Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code, Vol.II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963, applicable in Abia State.

Particulars of Offence: