DW1: It was not true that I made Exhibit ‘A’, but they force me to make a statement which is not mine, and what I told them they said is not the truth, I also told them that I did not take anybody to that house. What the police ascribed to me as my statement, is not my statement. M.I. Hanafi Esq: Tell the court how what is contained becomes your statement. DW1: I was forced to sign the statement. Court: CROSS EXAMINATION H.S. Buhari Esq: You said police forced you to thumbprint your statement? DW1: Yes it is true I was force by the police to thumbprint the statement. H.S. Buhari Esq: Have a look at Exhibit ‘A’ and tell the court if the thumbprint at the footnote of the words of caution and at the end of the statement are your thumbprints? DW1: Yes, they are my thumbprints. H.S. Buhari Esq: That is all for the witness. Court: Re – Examination M.I. Hanafi Esq: No re-examination. Court: The witness is discharged. M.I. Hanafi Esq: Our DW2 is the 2nd Defendant and will testify in Hausa Language. DW2: (After affirmation): My name is Bello Altine. I live at Makera Area, Sokoto. I am a seller of date and Page 16 of 19

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