the decease because the deceased is a wizard. He also said Tunba disliked Abu and deceased also disliked her. Tunba is married to Abu’s father. He also said whoever died in my house, Abu is responsible because he is a wizard. Upon hearing this I withdrew from the reconciliation and asked them to go back to Alhaji Bawa who sent them to me. From there I took my kettle to fetch some water, but I heard an out cry saying “they done kill him” which was the voice of Alhaji Gidado uncle to the deceased and I then came back. I met Abu with injuries on his head screaming. Then Abu’s uncle Alhaji Gidado reported the matter to Barade who reported the matter to police. They took Abu to Yabo Police Station but I did not follow them to the police station. That is all what I know. M.B. Abubakar Esq: That is all for this witness. Court: Cross examination Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: As Magaji of your village, your duty is not only collection of taxes, but includes securely and welfare of your people? PW1: Yes. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: Most of what you said was what you were told? PW1: I did not witness the beating as it was Gidado who told me what happened. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: At the time you came back, you met Abu screaming? PW1: Yes but because he was injured on the head, I concluded he is dead. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: Have you ever seen a dead body screaming? PW1: No I have never seen that before. Page 7 of 29