MUKHTAR, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): The appellant together with one Peter Enwereji were charged on three counts in the High Court of Abia State, holden at Aba as follows:-
"Count 1: Statement of Offence:
Murder - Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code,
Vol. II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963 applicable in Abia State.
Particulars of Offence:
Peter Enwereji and Eme Orji on the 9th day of July, 1994 at No.1 Ukwa Road, Aba, in Aba Judicial Division murdered Chimaobi Joel.
Count 2: Statement of Offence:
Murder - Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code, Vol. II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963 applicable in Abia State.
Particulars of Offence:
Peter Enwereji and Eme Orji on 9th day of July, 1994 at No.1 Ukwa Road, Aba, in Aba Judicial Division murdered Monday Okon.
Count 3: Statement of Offence:
Murder - Contrary to section 319 of the Criminal Code, Vol.II, Cap.30, Laws of Eastern Nigeria, 1963, applicable in Abia State.
Particulars of Offence:
Peter En…