The accused is a 1st offender; there is no record of earlier conviction. We urge the court to take into consideration the time accused had been in prison custody while the trial last. Prosecutor – We are leaving the sentence to the discretion of the court. The accused person is hereby sentenced to five years imprisonment with effect from 6th Day of July 2010 on each Count from Count 2 to Count No. 5. The terms of imprisonment to run concurrently. The court decided to be lenient with the accused because he is a first offender and some of the witnesses claimed to have had dealing with the accused where accused exhibited honesty before the transaction that went sour. (Sgd) Hon. Justice S. E. Aladetoyinbo (Presiding Judge) 31/3/2015 17

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