Conspiracy Offence Legal Elements

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Summary

In Nigeria, a conspiracy offence involves two or more people agreeing to commit a crime with the intent to engage in an unlawful act. Key case laws include The State vs. Ojukwu (2003) 12 NWLR Pt.833 1 and Ogbu vs. The State (2007) ALL FWLR Pt. 373 1697. To find someone guilty, the prosecution must prove an agreement, intent, participation, and actions in furtherance of the conspiracy. Consult a legal professional for detailed analysis.

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In Nigeria, a conspiracy offence involves:
- Two or more people agreeing to commit a crime.
- Intent to engage in an unlawful act.
Case laws include:
- The State vs. Ojukwu (*) * NWLR Pt.* *
- Ogbu vs. The State (*) ALL FWLR Pt. * *
Please consult a legal professional for detailed analysis.
How to find someone guilty of an offence of conspiracy
To find someone guilty of a conspiracy offense in Nigeria, the prosecution must prove:
- That there was an agreement between two or more people
- The intent to commit an unlawful act
- The defendants were part of this agreement
- They acted in furtherance of the conspiracy.
Please consult a legal professional for further advice.
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