On the other hand, I hold the considered view that the prosecution has discharged the burden placed on it by proving its case beyond reasonable doubt with respect to Counts 1, 6 and 23 (on conspiracy). Counts 24, 25, 26 and 27 (on intent to defraud and obtaining by false pretence). Accordingly, the accused person Tunde Oreniga) is hereby find guilty on these count charges. (Sgd) JUSTICE SALISU GARBA (PRESIDING JUDGE) 29/01/2016 Defendant’s Counsel – At this junction we submit that the accused person is a first offender; the accused person is a reliable person who has a very good business. In the cause of this trial the accused has lost his mother and his wife has abandoned him. In the light of this, we pray the court to temper justice with mercy. Prosecution’s Counsel – To the best of my knowledge there is no report of previous conviction. I urge the court to consider Section 11 of Advance Fee Fraud Act for restitution. Court – After listening carefully to the submission of the learned Defence Counsel praying the court to temper justice with mercy in sentencing the accused person as he is a family man, this court will be lenient with the accused in sentencing him considering the fact that he is a first offender and a young man who should be giving another chance in life. 29