Court to the Defendant: Did you hear the charge that was read over and
explained to you in Hausa language?
Defendant: Yes I heard.
Court:
Did you understand the particulars of the offence?
Defendant: Yes I understand.
Court:
Are you guilty or not guilty?
Defendant: I am not guilty.
A.A. Illo Mrs. AG/PT: In view of the defendant’s plea of not guilty, we
humbly apply to open our case and we intend to call 7
witnesses, but we humbly now apply for an adjournment to
call our witnesses. We have agreed to the 11/5/2022 for
hearing.
Court:
This matter is hereby adjourned to 11/5/2022 for hearing.
Defendant be further remanded.
Signed
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
(Judge)
7/4/2023
Court resumed today 11/5/2022
Appearances:
A.A. Illo AG/PT with A.M. Dingyadi Esq. for the prosecution.
M.A. Mustapha Esq. with Kazeem Ibrahim Esq. for the defendant.
A.A. Illo AG/PT: The defendant is in court and speaks Hausa language.
Court to Registrar: Affirm yourself to interpret the proceedings of this
court from English to Hausa language and vice versa.
A.A. Illo AG/PT: The matter is for hearing. The prosecution intends to
call 7 witnesses to prove the case against the defendant. We
have 1 witness before the court and we are ready to proceed.
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