CHARLES EFFIONG NYONG V. THE STATE

MUHAMMED LAWAL SHUAIBU, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant in this appeal and two others were arraigned before the High Court of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State on two count charge of conspiracy and Armed Robbery contrary to and punishable under Section 552 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 38 Vol. 2, Laws of Akwa-Ibom State, 2000 and Armed Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act Cap. R.11, Vol. 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.

At the trial, prosecution called 2 witnesses and tendered 4 exhibits. At the conclusion of the trial, learned trial judge in a considered judgment delivered on 23rd of October, 2017 found the appellant and other co-accused guilty of the offences charged and sentenced them to 7 years imprisonment on Count I and death by hanging on Count II respectively.

Dissatisfied with the judgment, the appellant has appealed to this Court by his notice of appeal dated 18/1/2018 containing five grounds of appeal. The said five grounds of appeal (excluding th…