CLARA BATA OGUNBIYI, J.C.A.(Delivering the Leading Judgment) The appellant at hand was the 1st of the five accused persons who were arraigned before the High Court of Lagos State Ikeja Judicial Division on the 10th April, 2002. They were all represented by counsel and each of them pleaded not guilty to the two counts charge of the offences alleged against them. The alleged offences are as follows:-
1st Count:
Statement of Offence
Conspiracy to commit a felony to wit: murder contrary to section 516 of the Criminal Code Cap.32 Laws, of Lagos State 1994.
Particulars of Offence
1. Adebayo Animashaun (M), 2 Gbeminiyi Adeyiga (m), 3. Mohammed Ajawesola (m), 4. Adekola Mustapha (m), 5. Ramoni Ayinla (m) on or about 26th October, 1999 in Ikorodu in Ikeja Judicial Division conspired together to commit a felony to wit murder.
2nd Count:
Statement of Offence
Particulars of Offence
1. Adebayo Animashaun (m), 2. Gbeminiyi Adeyiga (m), 3. Mohammed Ajawesola (m), 4. Adekola Mustapha (m), 5. Ramoni …