I have taken into consideration the allocutus made by the defence
counsel on behalf of the convict and the response of the prosecuting
counsel. I have also taken into consideration that the subject matter of
the robbery which is the motorcycle, has been released to the owner
PW2 vide Exhibit ‘B’ which is the bond to produce Exhibit as well as
the provisions of Section 415 (2) (1c) of the ACJL of Sokoto State 2019
in deciding the nature and extent of the punishment to be imposed
against the convict.
In consideration of all the foregoing, the convicts are hereby sentenced
to a fine of N20,000 each for the offence of Criminal Conspiracy or 2
years imprisonment in default, N70,000 each for the offence of
Robbery or 3 years imprisonment in default and N30,000 each for the
offence of Causing hurt while committing robbery or 3 years
imprisonment in default. The sentences are to run concurrently with
effect from the date they were individually first remanded in prison.
Signed
Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed
(Judge)
20/12/2021
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY:
FATIMA SAIDU MOH’D
Ag. DIRECTOR LITIGATION
HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE,
SOKOTO.
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