“Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or with fine or with both.” There is no doubt from the evidence of PW4 that the Exhibit A – A25. B – B78, C – C10, D AND E are gorged. The evidence is that the above documents were found in the house of the 1st Defendant. The 2nd was found filling acceptance forms as those in Exhibits B – B78. They knew they were not genuine but presented same to PW4 and other members of the public as genuine. The evidence is that none of the persons to whom the letters were given were working in the NSCDC. The younger ones of the PW4 are not working neither is DW3 who gave evidence on behalf of the Defendants. In the circumstance of this case, it is my view and I so hold that the Prosecution has proved the Count of Forgery against the Defendants beyond reasonable doubt. From the totality of reasons given, the Prosecution has proved Counts 1, 3 and 4 of the Charge beyond reasonable doubt and the 1st and 2nd Defendants are found guilty and are accordingly convicted. Defendants’ Counsel: We thank the Court for a well considered Judgment.. Evelyn Iyanya for the Prosecution. SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS: Defendants’ Counsel: I am not calling witnesses. I wish to make an allocutus. We are grateful for the Judgment. They have been coming to Court regularly. They are first time offenders. They were all acting under a mistaken belief. 15