ABDU ABOKI, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the decision of the Jigawa State High Court No. 8 delivered on 3rd day of April, 2007 by Umar. M. Sadiq J,
The summary of the facts that gave rise to this appeal are that the appellant who is a policemen on or about the 16th day of February, 2006 at Ayama Village in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State was alleged to have seriously beaten and fractured one Samaila Dodo who later died as a result of the fracture
At the trial the prosecution (hereinafter called the respondent) called six witnesses and tendered one exhibit while the appellant gave evidence in his defence and tendered no exhibit.
The appellant was found guilty by the lower Court and was accordingly sentenced to 5 years imprisonment without an option of fine.
Dissatisfied with the judgment of the lower Court, the appellant appealed to this Court. Pursuant to a notice of appeal dated 24/2/2010 and filed 20/10/2011.
The appellant in his bri…