Republic v Haruna Bihama Another Criminal Session No

Republic v Haruna Bihama Another Criminal Session No

The accused persons were found guilty based on circumstantial evidence, confessions, and their conduct after the crime, which established beyond reasonable doubt that they killed the deceased with malice aforethought. The court relied on the cautioned statement, oral confessions, and corroborating evidence to convict.

Citation
Republic v Haruna Bihama Another Criminal Session No
Parties
Complainant: Republic; Defendant: Haruna Bihama; Defendant: Hamis Sagira
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Murder, Circumstantial Evidence, Malice Aforethought, Confession, Burden of Proof
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Circumstantial Evidence Malice Aforethought Confession Burden of Proof

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Parties

Republic

Complainant

Haruna Bihama

Defendant

Hamis Sagira

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Final Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused the death of Zakayo Kwigize
  2. 2 Whether the killing was done with malice aforethought
  3. 3 Whether circumstantial evidence and confessions are sufficient for conviction

Ratio Decidendi

The accused persons were found guilty based on circumstantial evidence, confessions, and their conduct after the crime, which established beyond reasonable doubt that they killed the deceased with malice aforethought. The court relied on the cautioned statement, oral confessions, and corroborating evidence to convict.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Both accused persons convicted of murder under sections 196 and 197 of the Penal Code, CAP. 16 R. E. 2022.
  • Both accused sentenced to death by hanging.