offence with which he is charged, is the dying declaration of
late Salamatu Umar who cannot be called by the police. I
therefore agree with the prosecution that identification parade
is not necessary in this case.
Having earlier held that the prosecution has proved all the
three (3) elements of the offence against the Defendant, it
automatically follows that the prosecution has proved its case
beyond reasonable doubt.
- Ajayi V. State (2013) 53 SCQLR pt II p 631.
- Ikaria V. State (2013) 8 NCC 248.
- Alabi V. State (1993) 7 NWLR pt 307 at 511.
Consequent upon the foregoing/resolve the sole issue
formulated in favour of the prosecution and against the
Defendant.
Accordingly, the prosecution having proved its case beyond
reasonable doubt against the Defendant in respect of this
offence of armed robbery with which he was arraigned before
this court, I hereby find you guilty and convict you Jammare
Alh. Boyi as charged.
ALLOCUTUS
S.I. Manga Esq: We urge this court to temper justice with mercy as the
convict is still young and have family to look after. We
therefore urge this court to temper justice with mercy. He is a
first time offender and has never been convicted by any court
in respect of any offence. He has also shown some remorse
from his act. We urge the court to temper justice with mercy.
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