IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE OF SOKOTO STATE IN THE SOKOTO JUDICIAL DIVISION HOLDEN AT SOKOTO ON THE 24TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 BEFORE HIS LORDSHIP: HON. JUSTICE MOHAMMED MOHAMMED (JUDGE) SUIT NO. SS/203C/2023 BETWEEN: FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA-----------COMPLAINANT AND JESSE OSAZUWA AILABOJIE--------------------- DEFENDANT Appearances: Y.K. Saidu Esq. for the Prosecution M.J. Audu Esq. for the Defendant. Y.K. Saidu Esq: The defendant is in court and speaks English language. The case is for mention. The defendant is being accused of offence of criminal breach of trust in 5 counts charges. We apply that the plea of the defendant be taken. M.J. Audu Esq: We are ready. Court to Registrar: Read and explain the 5 counts charges to the hearing of the defendant in English language. COUNT 1 Court to defendant: Did you hear the charge that was read and explain to you in English language? Defendant: Yes I heard. Page 1 of 4