Blood as an Important Tool in Forensic Medicine in Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria as a Perception

Abstract

Blood is one of the most important biological tools in forensic medicine used to resolve and investigate crime-related cases because it contains useful details. It entails an analysis of various aspects of bloodstains that contribute to the clarification of some violent criminal cases. The knowledge of forensic medicine is essential to provide answers about a series of events and mechanisms of the creation of specific groups of bloodstains on the crime scene. This includes investigation towards the analysis of bloodstains. This knowledge enables the interpretation of results and makes it possible to get closer to the truth, solve particular crimes and ensure accuracy in the legal determination of criminal offences which helps in a proper penalty when making a judgment for the offender