IBRAHIM MOHAMMED MUSA SAULAWA, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The notice of cross-appeal to the main appeal [CA/C/132C(A)/2016] was filed on 28/3/2017 by Nyongessien Asuquo, Esq., a Senior State Counsel in the chambers of the Attorney General of Akwa Ibom State, the Respondent in the main appeal. The notice of cross appeal is predicated upon two grounds:
GROUND 1
The sentence of the learned trial Judge, on the 1st accused/appellant is unreasonable and cannot be supported having regard to the law,
PARTICULARS OF ERROR
1. The learned trial judge in his judgment found and held that the prosecution has proved the charge of Murder against the accused/appellants beyond reasonable doubt.
2. The learned trial judge found 1st accused/appellant guilty of Murder.
3. The learned trial judge sentenced the 1st accused/appellant to 5 years imprisonment with an option of N50,000.00 [fifty thousand naira] fine in lieu of imprisonment.
GROUND II
The learned trial judge erred in law when he sentenced…