JAURO JCA (Delivering the Lead Judgment): The appellant herein, was arraigned before the Criminal Division of the High Court of Lagos State, on a two count charge of manslaughter and causing grievous harm,contrary to sections 352 and 335 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C17, Vol.
, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
The statement and particulars of offences for which the appellant was charged reads thus:
“Statement of offence 1st count Manslaughter contrary to section 325 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap. C17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
Particulars of offence
Solomon Maren on or about the 24 April 2003 at Constain round about Lagos in the Lagos Judicial Division unlawfully killed one Morufu Olaiya.
Statement of offence 2nd count
Grievous harm contrary to section 335 of the Criminal Code
Cap. C17 Laws of Lagos State, 2003.
Particulars of offence Solomon Maren on or about the 24 April 2003 at Constain round about Lagos in the Lagos Judicial Division unlawfully caused grievous harm to one Ism…