CHIOMA EGONDU NWOSU-IHEME, JSC (Delivering the Leading Judgement): This is an appeal by the Appellant against the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Benin Division delivered on the 17th of May, 2018 affirming the trial Court's Conviction and Sentence of the Appellant for the offence of Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery and Armed Robbery.
The Appellant was arraigned on a Two Count Charge Comprising of the offences of Conspiracy to commit armed Robbery Contrary to Section 1(2)(a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap 398, Vol.22 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990, and armed robbery punishable under Section 1(2)(a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap. 398, Vol. 22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990.
SUMMARY OF FACT:
The Appellant, on 24th December, 2004, in company of others now at large, entered the home of the victims with firearms and robbed them of their possessions. Upon identification by PW2, the Appellant was arrested on 25th Dece…