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Man gets life imprisonment for killing uncle in Anambra

The High Court of Anambra State, Awka Judicial Division, presided over by Justice Okechukwu Nwabunike, has sentenced one Silas Uwa to life imprisonment for killing his uncle over a family land dispute in Ebenebe, Awka North LGA of the state. Justice Nwabunike convicted Uwa on Monday, after finding him guilty of manslaughter in a charge Read More:…

Man gets life imprisonment for killing uncle in Anambra

In Anambra State, Silas Uwa has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his uncle in a family land dispute at Ebenebe, Awka North LGA. The High Court of Anambra State found Uwa guilty of manslaughter, rejecting his claim of self-defense. The prosecution presented circumstantial evidence, including witness testimony, to establish Uwa's guilt.

The defense argued that Uwa should have sought legal redress instead of resorting to violence. Justice Okechukwu Nwabunike ruled that Uwa was guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to life imprisonment.

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