Signed Hon. Justice Mohammed Mohammed (Judge) 11/3/2024 Court resumed today 20/3/2024 Appearances: M.B. Abubakar Esq. for the prosecution. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq. with A.M. Lukman Esq. for the 1st defendant and holding the brief of M.L. Maidoki Esq. for the 2nd and 3rd defendants. M.B. Abubakar Esq: The defendants are in court and the matter has been adjourned to today for adoption of written address. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: The 1st defendant’s written address was filed on the 19/1/2024 and we adopt the same as our legal submission and urge the court to discharge and acquit the 1st defendant. The final written address of the 2nd and 3rd defendants was filed on the 13/2/2024 and we adopt same as our legal argument and urge the court to discharge and acquit the defendants. We were just served with the prosecution’s reply this morning and with leave of court wish to respond orally. Court: Leave granted. Kamal O. Fagbemi Esq: Contrary to the submission of the prosecution in paragraph 4.4 of their adopted written address, we submit a jurat need to be appealed show that the statement was read to the defendants. - Yusuf V. Hassan & 3 or (2022) LPELR 57104 at P 21-24 Para C. M.B. Abubakar Esq: The prosecution reply was filed on 19/3/2024 and we adopt same as our legal argument in this case and urge Page 28 of 29