defence is the Accused himself, by name Mohammed Ali Balogun. He testified to the effect that he was in court on 20/9’03 to look for the files of case which he had decided in order to submit same to the office of the Chief Registrar but could not have access to the court. He then left instruction that any of his staff can bring same to his house. He further stated that he was coerced and forced to make a confessional statement against his will because he had made a voluntary statement which was rejected before he was forced to make a confessional statement. After cross examination of the defence witnesses by the prosecution, the matter proceeded to filing and adoption of final address by parties. The prosecution formulated a lone issue for the determination by this court and that is: (1) Whether the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubt while the defence submitted the following issues: (a) Whether the prosecution, through the testimonies of their witnesses have established the ingredient of the offences of demanding and receiving gratification. (b) Whether the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. 7

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