Kingsley Chukwu v Republic [2007] KEHC 3741 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3741
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3741 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 July 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a judgment of Chief MagistrateCoramOJWANG, Ojwang
Holding
The appeal is dismissed
Facts
The appellant, Kingsley Chukwu, was charged with trafficking in narcotic drugs at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He was arrested and his luggage was returned to him after the aircraft departed for Lagos.
Issues
- Whether the appellant's arrest and detention were lawful
- Whether the evidence against the appellant was sufficient
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant's arrest and detention were lawful and that the evidence against him was sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act (Act No. 4 of 1994)
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