corpse was released to us for burial. He was later
buried. That is all.
H.S. Buhari Esq: That is all for the witness.
Court:
CROSS EXAMINATION
S. Ovia Esq:
Your evidence is that you met the deceased alone?
PW1:
Yes and our house is situate at Garge Area, Sokoto.
S. Ovia Esq:
On 2/4/2020, did you make a statement to the Police
in respect of this case?
PW1:
I did not make statement to the Police.
S. Ovia Esq:
Did you make any statement to the police in respect
of this case?
PW1:
Yes.
S. Ovia Esq:
If the statement is shown to you, will you be able to
recognize it?
PW1:
Yes.
S. Ovia Esq:
Did you make the statement in Hausa or in English?
PW1:
I made the statement in Hausa but he recorded it in
English.
S. Ovia Esq:
Who recorded it in English?
PW1:
Is a police officer.
S. Ovia Esq:
How can you recognize it?
PW1:
If it is read over to my hearing.
S. Ovia Esq:
Did you sign the statement.
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