ABOKI, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This appeal is an offshoot of the judgment of the Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos, delivered on the 11th of April, 2014. The appellant was arraigned at the High Court of Lagos State, on a two count charge of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and armed robbery, to wit:
Statement of Offence - 1st Count
Conspiracy to commit armed robbery contrary to sections 403(a) of the Criminal Code, Cap. C17, Vol.2, Laws of Lagos State 2003.
Particulars of Offence
Idris Sanni (m), Stanley Ossai and others still at large on or about the 26th August 2007, at Adedeji Street, Oke-Afa, Ibeshe, Ikorodu in the Ikeja Judicial Division, conspired to commit a felony to wit: armed robbery.
Statement of Offence - 2nd Count
Armed Robbery contrary to section 402(2)(a) of the Criminal Code, Cap. C.17, Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State 2003.
Particulars of Offence
Idris Sanni (m), Stanley Ossai and others still at large on or about the 26th August 2007, at Adedeji Street, Oke-A…