PW3 having testified to the fact that the statement sought to be tendered was recorded by an interpreter whose name is Umar Mohammed Yabo and who was not called upon by the prosecution for the purpose of tendering same and explanation as to how he recorded the statement through interpretation from Hausa to English as well as the questions he put to the defendant and the defendant’s responses, this statement sought to be tendered in evidence is hearsay and inadmissible and shall accordingly be marked as rejected. Chioma Okongwu Esq: In the circumstances, we apply for another date for continuation of hearing. We therefore apply for an adjournment. Shamsu A. Dauda Esq: No objection. Chioma Okongwu Esq: We have agreed to the 11/11/2022 for continuation of hearing. Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 11/11/2022 for continuation of hearing. Bail of the defendant to continue. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 14/10/2022 Court resumed today 8/12/2022 Appearances: S.H. Sa’ad Esq. for the prosecution. The defendant is in court but the defence counsel is absent. The case is for continuation of hearing of the evidence of PW2. In the circumstances, we apply for an adjournment at the instance of the defence. We suggest 13/2/2023. Page 33 of 43