31 Jul 2019
PENDAKWARAYA 1. ) ELVIS ONWUKA 2. ) CELESTINE CIMECHEFUNA ATTANGWU
- Citation
- (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- (Mahkamah Tinggi)
On the evidence (notably credible police witnesses, physical discovery in a locked bedroom occupied by accused, matching clothing and passports, chemical analysis), the court found Accused 1 had custody and control and knowledge of 911.81g of cannabis and failed to rebut the statutory presumption under s37(d); quantity and packaging established trafficking under s2 and conviction under s39B(1)(a) followed by mandatory death under s39B(2). Accused 2 successfully raised reasonable doubt and rebutted the presumption, so acquitted.