Court to the Defendant: Where is your counsel? Defendant: My new counsel is now Mr. A. Shetima Esq. of the Legal Aid Counsel. I think he is in another court. Anasoh Onyekachi Esq: In the circumstances, we need another date. We suggest 16/11/2021 for continuation of hearing. Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 16/11/2021 for continuation of hearing. Defendant be further remanded. Fresh hearing notice be issued to the defence counsel. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 11/10/2021 Court resumed today 31/01/2022 Appearances: Jamilu Musa Esq. for the prosecution. S.E. King Esq. with T.A. Daspa Esq. for the defendant. Jamilu Musa Esq: The matter is for commencement of defence and we are ready. S.E. King Esq: The case is for defence and we are ready. Jamilu Musa Esq: We are ready. Court: Proceed. S.E. King Esq: Our DW1 is a male, Christian, adult and speaks and also understand English language. His name is Joseph Etim is also the defendant in this case. We apply that the defendant be moved to the witness box to enable him give his evidence in this case. Court: Application to grant permission for the defendant to be moved into the witness box for the purpose of giving his evidence as a witness in this case, is hereby granted. Court to Registrar: Affirm him. Page 26 of 34