CHIMA CENTUS NWEZE, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant herein (as accused person) was arraigned before the High Court of Justice, Ondo State, Okitipupa judicial Division, on a two - count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery contrary to Sections 1 (2) and 5 (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 398, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990. Sequel to his not-guilty plea, the Prosecution opened its case and called five witnesses in proof of its allegations against him. In the course of the trial, the said court (hereinafter referred to as "the trial court") admitted several exhibits, namely, exhibits A- G. The accused person, who testified in his defence, did not call any other witness.
The trial court, in its judgment of January 12, 2007, following its affirmative findings in favour of the Prosecution's witnesses and the above exhibits, found the accused person guilty as charged. In consequence, it convicted and se…