MOHAMMED MUSTAPHA, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is against the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja; coram Hon. Justice Balkisu Bello Aliyu, delivered on the 12th day of December, 2011; in Charge No: FHC/ABJ/CR/10/2011.
Facts in Brief:
The Appellant herein as the Accused person before the trial Court was arraigned on 29th March 2011 on a 5 count Charge through an Amended Charge dated and filed on the 2nd day of March, 2011. The charge bothers on obtaining money by false pretenses, contrary to Section 1(1)(a) of the Advance Fee Fraud Act and Section 108 of the Criminal Code laws of the Federation 2004 and impersonating a Public officer contrary to Section 108 (2) of the Criminal Code Cap C38 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
The respondent called 3 witnesses (PW1 - PW3) in proof, and tendered 10 Exhibits and thereafter closed its case, while the Appellant testified for himself and did not tender any exhibit nor call any other witness.
The trial…