corpse was released to us for burial. He was later buried. That is all. H.S. Buhari Esq: That is all for the witness. Court: CROSS EXAMINATION S. Ovia Esq: Your evidence is that you met the deceased alone? PW1: Yes and our house is situate at Garge Area, Sokoto. S. Ovia Esq: On 2/4/2020, did you make a statement to the Police in respect of this case? PW1: I did not make statement to the Police. S. Ovia Esq: Did you make any statement to the police in respect of this case? PW1: Yes. S. Ovia Esq: If the statement is shown to you, will you be able to recognize it? PW1: Yes. S. Ovia Esq: Did you make the statement in Hausa or in English? PW1: I made the statement in Hausa but he recorded it in English. S. Ovia Esq: Who recorded it in English? PW1: Is a police officer. S. Ovia Esq: How can you recognize it? PW1: If it is read over to my hearing. S. Ovia Esq: Did you sign the statement. Page 6 of 22

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