Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 13/2/2023 for continuation of hearing. Fresh hearing notice be served on the defence counsel. Bail of the defendant to continue. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 8/12/2022 Court resumed today 13/2/2023 Appearances: Y.K. Saidu Esq. for the prosecution. N.S. Na’ige Esq. for the defendant. Y.K. Saidu Esq: The defendant is in court and speaks Hausa language. The case is adjourned to today for continuation of hearing. However, the lead counsel in this matter in person of Mr. Chile Okorome Esq. is unavoidably absent as he is on a national assignment. On this basis, we humbly apply for an adjournment. N.S. Na’ige Esq: We are opposing this application. By the record of this court, all the series of adjournment were made at the instance of the prosecution, however, I am withdrawing my objection against the application of the prosecuting counsel. Y.K. Saidu Esq: We have agreed to the 13/3/2023. Court: This matter is hereby adjourned to 13/3/2023 for continuation of hearing of the evidence of PW2. Bail of the defendant to continue. Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 13/2/2023 Page 34 of 43