under word of caution in Hausa Language. I first of all asked
the Defendant whether he knows the reason why he was in
our office and he said yes. I asked him whether he can make
a statement based on what he knows and he said yes. I then
cautioned him. He said he cannot remember the date but it
was in 2019 during Sallah festivities. He then thump printed
the word of caution and therefore started narrating what
happened and I was recording it. At the end of his statement,
he signed by thumb printing and I counter signed. Then
therefore DSP Chika Sani ordered for his detention. That is
all what I know, after I recorded the statement in Hausa
Language, one Inspector Aliyu Umar translated it in to
English Language who is also an IPO attached to Zone 10
Headquarters. I have been working with Inspector Aliyu
Umar for about 2 years and I am familiar with his handwriting.
Abbas Samaila Esq: Where are the 2 statements?
PW1:
They are in the case file.
Abbas Samaila PSC: If you see them can you identify then?
PW1:
Yes through my handwriting and my signature for the Hausa
version which I recorded. Can also identify the English
translated version recorded by Inspector Aliyu Umar through
his handwriting and Signature.
Abbas samaila PSC: Have a look at these documents and tell the Court if
they are the statements you are referring to in your evidence.
PW1:
Yes they are the statements.
Abbas Samaila PSC: The witness having identified the statement we seek
is tender same in evidence.
M.I. Hanafi Esq: No objection.
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