counsel and supported by the defence counsel, leave
is hereby granted to counsel to adopt their respective
written addresses in the absence of the 2nd and 3rd
Defendants.
Lateef Akangbe Esq: The defence filed their written address on
22/3/2021 and we adopt same as our final written
address in this matter and urge the court to discharge
and acquit the Defendants.
Yakubu Sani Esq: The prosecution has filed its written address dated
4/4/2021 and filed on 23/6/2021. We adopt same as
our final legal argument in this matter. We urge the
court to convict the Defendants as charged.
Court:
This matter is hereby adjourned for Judgment.
Hearing notices will be sent to counsel the moment
the Judgment is ready. Bail to continue.
Signed
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
(Judge)
23/06/2021
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY:
FATIMA SAIDU MOH’D
Ag. DIRECTOR LITIGATION
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE,
SOKOTO.
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