REPUBLIC v ABDUL ISMAEL GUTU [2011] KEHC 4035 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4035
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 4035 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 February 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramH. A. OMONDI, Mr. Shujaa
Holding
The court rules that the accused has no case to answer and finds him NOT GUILTY under section 306(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
On June 22, 2008, the accused, Abdul Ismael Gutu, was at a funeral wake in Bamba village, Kilifi District, where he was drunk and disturbing mourners. He was escorted to the police patrol base and later returned to the camp, where he shot and killed Kaingu Kiranga Unda.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established that the gunshot wound on the deceased's body was inflicted by the firearm issued to the accused.
- Whether the accused was at the scene of the alleged murder.
Reasoning
The court found no evidence placing the accused at the scene of the murder and noted the absence of a firearms expert, doctor, and assigning officer. The court also noted the lack of a ballistics report and the possibility of other firearms being used.
Outcome
NOT GUILTY
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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