OGUNTADE, JCA. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant, Squadron Leader O. T. Onyeukwu, was charged along with eight other Nigerian Airforce Officers before a General Court-Martial (hereinafter abbreviated as GCM), sitting at Ikeja on 21st day of October, 1996. The offences brought against the appellant are these: “1st count - Civil Offence contrary to S. 114 of the Armed Forces Decree 105, 1993 that is to say conspiracy to defraud contrary to S. 422 Criminal Code. 2nd count - Stealing contrary to S. 66 (a) of the Armed Forces Decree 105, 1993 (Alternative count) - Receiving stolen property contrary to S. 66(b) of the Armed Forces Decree 105, 1993. 3rd count - Civil Offence contrary to S. 114 Armed Forces Decree 105, 1993, that is to say conspiracy to commit official corruption contrary to S. 98(2) of the Criminal Code. 4th count - Civil Offence contrary to S. 114 of the Armed Forces Decree, 1993, that is to say conspiracy to commit official corruption contrary to S. 98(2) …
ONYEUKWU
V.
STATE
(2000) JELR 50878 (CA)
Court of Appeal 22 Jun 2000 Nigeria
BriefBot Summary
- The appellant, Squadron Leader O. T. Onyeukwu, was charged along with eight other Nigerian Airforce Officers before a General Court-Martial. - The appellant was found guilty on counts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 and sentenced to a total of ni
Case Details
Suit Number:CA/L/137/98
Counsel:Mr. Akin Kejawa for the Appellant
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Mr. I. Nwoga, Senior Legal Officer for the Respondent
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