- Egboghonome V. State (1993) 7 NWLR pt 306 p 383. The defence counsel concluded by arguing that since there is no evidence of penetration, Defendants’ statements cannot constitute corroboration and finally urge the court to discharged and acquit the Defendants. Responding to the defence counsel’s submissions, the prosecuting counsel submitted in paragraph 3.1 of their adopted written address that the contents of Exhibit ‘A’ and ‘A1’ which are the Hausa and English translated versions of the 1st Defendant’s statement, clearly gave the graphic details of how the 1st and 2nd Defendants agreed beween themselves for the purpose of committing the Unnatural Offence. This agreement according to the prosecuting counsel, was further substantiated by the statement of the 2nd Defendant admitted as Exhibits ‘B’ and ‘B1’ respectively. The prosecuting counsel in paragraph 3.2 of their adopted written address, further submitted that by the contents of the said Defendants’ statements, it has also became very clear that the Defendants had carnal intercourse with PW2 in perfection of their evil act. The prosecuting counsel finally submitted that looking at the nature and totality of the evidence adduced before this court by the prosecution, the prosecution has proved its case beyond reasonable doubt against the Defendants in respect of the two (2) counts charges, and urge the court to convict the Defendants as charged. At this juncture, let me start by saying that it is trite law that in all Criminal trials, it is the responsibility of the prosecution to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt against the Defendant who is charged with an allegation of committing a crime. Page 5 of 19