them that I am from Tambuwal and was also born there and I
told them to investigate everywhere if I ever being connected
with the commission of any offence. Thereafter they started
beating with sticks and later put me inside cell. I spent one
day in the cell. I spent one day in the cell at Tambuwal from
where I was transferred to CID Sokoto. The police at CID
told me the same allegation. My statement was taken at CID
office Sokoto. I spent 3 weeks at CID office Sokoto before I
was taken to magistrate court, but I was not taken to
anywhere for investigation.
Court:
Under cross examination DW1 further testified as follows:-
DW1:
I have 2 germane brothers who live at Maddaci. 4 sisters who
are also germane. I am married with 2 wives. I also have 3
children. 2nd defendant did not marry any of my sister and I
know police can arrest without reason.
DW2:
{After affirmation}: My name is Umar Muhammed Daneri. The
name written in the charge against me 2nd defendant does not
reflect my correct name because my name is Umar Mohammed
Nameri not Umar Mohammed Daneri. I am aware that I am
being accused of the offences of conspiracy and kidnapping
before this court it is not true. Before I was arrested and
subsequently arraigned before this court, I don’t know the 1st
and 3rd defendants. What happened which led to my arrest
was that one Muhammed Bello who lives at Jadadi of Jega
Local Government Area of Kebbi state, met me in my house in
the morning and requested to borrow him my motorcycle to
take his wife and son to hospital at Jandutsi in Jega Local
Government Area. I then released the motorcycle to him and
on his way to bring the motorcycle back to me, he came across
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