I can identify same by the name of the defendant, my handwriting and my signature. H. B. Dogon Daji – The witness having identified the statement of the defendant which he recorded, we seek to tender same in evidence. S. Ovia – We will be objecting to the admissibility of this document but we will reserve our argument and take same during the final address. Court: The statement of the defendant recorded by this witness at the C.I.D office Sokoto having been identified by him same is hereby admitted in evidence despite the objection to its admissibility by the learned defence counsel Mrs. S. Ovia, reasons for which she will furnish in her written address. The document is to be marked as exhibit A and A1 respectively. SIGNED HON. M. U. DOGON DAJI (JUDGE) 09/02/22 After I recorded the statement of the defendant. The defendant was paraded to D.C.P in charge of C.I.D office for interview and he directed the defendant to be detained. CROSS – EXAMINATION My investigation of this case started and ended with recording the statement of the defendant. There was no relative or legal 4

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