MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR V. THE STATE

TUNDE O. AWOTOYE, J.C.A. (Delivering the Lead Ruling): This is the ruling on the motion on notice filed by the appellant/applicant praying for

1. An order admitting the appellant/applicant to bail pending the determination of his appeal to the Court of Appeal Sokoto Division.

2. And for such further order as this honourable court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.

The grounds of the application are:

i. The appellant/applicant was convicted by the High Court of Kebbi State sitting at Argungu for the offence of having carnal intercourse against the order of nature punishable under section 284 of the penal code and sentenced to a term of two years imprisonment and N10,000.00 fine.

ii. The appellant/applicant is a first offender and is aggrieved by the decision of the said court.

iii. The appellant/applicant has appealed the decision of the court below and applied to it for bail pending the hearing and determination of his appeal to the Court of Appeal Sokoto Division.

iv. The Co…