MUTIU RASAQ V. THE STATE

JAMES GAMBO ABUNDAGA, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of the Hon. Justice K.M. Akano of High Court of Justice, Oshogbo, Osun State delivered on 16/12/19 in Suit No: HOS/56C/2017.

The judgment is predicated on 8 counts charge of; conspiracy to commit felony, to wit, murder, conspiracy to wit attempted murder, and conspiracy to wit, assault occasioning hurt contrary to Section 516 Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol II Laws of Osun State, 2002 respectively, assault occasioning hurt contrary to Section 355 of the Criminal Code Cap. 34, Vol II Laws of Osun State, 2002, attempted murder contrary to Section 320 and punishable under Section 320 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol II, Laws of Osun State, murder contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap 34, Vol II Laws of Osun State, 2002, Engaging in secret cult contrary to Section 3 (a) and (e) and punishable under Section 4 (a) of the Osun State Secret Cult (Prohib…