Igbine v. State (1997) 9 NWLR (Pt.519)
RATIO DECIDENDI
1. WORDS AND PHRASES - "CORROBORATION": Meaning of "Corroboration"
"It is interesting to note that ordinarily in a plain language corroboration is
confirmation, ratification, verification or validation of an existing evidence coming
from another independent witness or witnesses." Per MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE,
J.C.A(P. 15, paras. B-C) (...read in context)
2. WORDS AND PHRASES - "RAPE": Definition of "Rape" under section 282(1) of
the Penal Code
"Rape is defined by section 282(1) of the Penal Code thus:- "Aman is said to
commit rape who, save in the case referred to in Subsection 2, has sexual
intercourse with a woman in any of the following circumstances- (a) against her
will; (b) without her consent; (c) with her consent, when the man knows that he is
not her husband and that her consent, when she is under fourteen years of age or
of unsound mind." Per MUNTAKA-COOMASSIE, J.C.A (P. 14, paras. D-F) (...read in
context)
3. EVIDENCE - CORROBORATION: Type of corroboration which is required as
evidence of the commission of rape