G. S. SOWEMIMO, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is a case in which the appellant deliberately killed a young girl. He had, two years previously, asked for the hand of the girl in marriage but her father said that it was too early and he should wait for some time. There is no reason whatsoever for the appellant to matchet this girl to death. The counsel engaged to argue the appeal said she has nothing to urge in favour of the appellant and with this view the D.P.P. agreed.
I have perused the record of appeal from the High Court to the Federal Court of Appeal and can see nothing useful to urge in his favour. He was rightly convicted by the learned trial Judge and this was confirmed on appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal, Enugu. There is no merit in this appeal and it is accordingly dismissed. The conviction and sentence are hereby confirmed.
C. IDIGBE, J.S.C.: After a review of the facts in this case the learned trial Judge found the appellant guilty of the murder of Le…