Penal code section 51

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• UMARU ADAMU V. THE STATE (2014)→

  Court

  Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Judgment date

  11 April 2014

  Summary of Umaru Adamu v. The State, Supreme Court of Nigeria, highlighting the appeal and significant legal principles regarding culpable homicide and insanity

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• ACHUKU V. THE STATE (2014)→

  Court

  Court of Appeal (Makurdi Division)

  Judgment date

  7 March 2014

  Summary of Achuku v. The State, where a police officer was convicted of homicide. Key legal issues, court observations, and findings are reviewed.

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