Habila Jonathan Esq: No objection. Court: The certified true copy of the statement of one Dahiru Muhammed (the defendant in this case) dated 6/7/2021 having been identified by witness and the defence counsel has applied for same to be admitted in evidence which application was not objected to by the prosecution same is hereby admitted in evidence and marked as Exhibit D. Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi SAN: Are everything in Exhibits C and D the same? PW4: Both contents are the same except that while Exhibit C is the original, Exhibit D is a photocopy. In both Exhibit C and D, there is no where either the name or signature of Mr. Akpan appeared. Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi SAN: Was one Malami Muhammed Tambuwal present when you were recording the statement of the defendant? PW4: I cannot remember but I can remember Alhaji Umar was present as well as Mr. Akpan when iwas recording the statement of the defendant. Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi SAN: That is all for this witness. Court: Re-examination Habila Jonathan Esq: No. Court: The witness is hereby discharged. Habila Jonathan Esq: That is the case of the prosecution and we apply to close the case. Prof. Ibrahim Abdullahi SAN: We apply for a date to open our defence and we have agreed to the 19/4/2023. Page 40 of 43

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