EMEMOBONG EDET UMOH V. THE STATE

ONYEKACHI A. OTISI, J.C.A.: (Delivering the Leading Judgment): This is an appeal against the Judgment of the High Court of Akwa Ibom State, sitting at Uyo, delivered on 22/6/2012.

The Appellant was the 2nd accused person in Charge No HU/3C/2012. The accused persons were charged on a two count Charge for kidnapping punishable under Section 1(2)(a) of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Security and Enforcement Law 2009; and, aiding the commission of offence contrary to Section 10(1)(d) of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Security and Enforcement Law 2009. The Appellant was found guilty of aiding commission of offence contrary to Section 10(1)(d) of the Akwa Ibom State Internal Security and Enforcement Law, 2009; and, sentenced to death. Dissatisfied with the judgment, the Appellant has appealed to this Honourable Court.

The facts leading to this appeal are as follows: The Appellant was house help of the family of Dr. Okon John Emah and Dr. Mrs. Helen Emah. On 9/11/2010, she was sent by her mistre…