MOJEED ADEKUNLE OWOADE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Justice, Ondo State, Ore Judicial Division sitting at Ondo presided over by Hon. Justice O. O. Akeredolu, delivered on the 25th day of January 2012.
The Appellant and other five accused persons were arraigned on a two count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery and armed robbery pursuant to Section 6 (b) and 1 (2) (a) and (b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap. R. 11, Vol. 14, Laws of Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The Appellant pleaded not guilty to the offences contained in the charge. The Respondent called two witnesses while the Appellant gave evidence in his Defence. Exhibits P1, P2, P3, P4 and P5 were admitted on behalf of the prosecution. None was admitted on behalf of the defence. Exhibit P4 was the confessional statement of the Appellant and Exhibits P1, P2, P3 and P5 were the confessional statements of the co-accused of the …