HARUNA TIMOTHY V. PEOPLE OF LAGOS STATE

UZO I. NDUKWE-ANYANWU, J.C.A. (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State by Hon. Justice O.A. William delivered on 17th day of April, 2014. The Appellant was charged on a one count charge of Armed Robbery contrary to Section 402(2)(a) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C17 Vol. 2, Laws of Lagos State 2003. The Appellant pleaded "not guilty". The State, in proof of its case, called four witnesses and tendered seven exhibits. In defence of the charge, the Appellant also called four witnesses (himself inclusive) and tendered two exhibits. At the end of the trial, the learned trial judge delivered its considered judgment, convicted and sentenced the Appellant to death for the offence of Armed Robbery.

Being dissatisfied, the Appellant filed a Notice of Appeal with seven (7) grounds. The Appellant also filed his Appellant's brief on 21st day of November, 2014. In it, the Appellant articulated three (3) issues for determination. The…