S. ovia- we are ready. Court: The charge was read, interpreted and explained to the defendant in Hausa language and the pleaded not guilty to the said charge. S. ovia. May we humble apply that pursuant to section 161 on the ACJL 2019 of Sokoto State and section 35 and 36 on the 1999 constitution, It’s our humble application be admitted to bail and let him continue to remain on bail already guaranteed to him by this Hon court. Umar Aliyu. In view of the plea on not guilty entered by the defendant we humbly apply for a date to enable us call our witnesses to prove our case. it is equally our humble application that a witness summons be served on our witnesses on the application just made on behalf of the defendant as ministers in the temple of justice we intend not to appeal the bail application. Court: This matter is adjourned to the 8th day of Dec. 2021 for hearing witness summons to be served of the witnesses for the prosecution as they appear in the prove of evidence. The defendant who is already on bail to continue to remain on bail. Signed M. Umar 22/05/2022