The 1st defendant was accused of the offence of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery contrary to the provisions of Sections 6 and 1(2)(b) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act. The 1st defendant pleaded not guilty and trial commenced. The prosecutor, called three witnesses consisting of 3 police officers who were involved in the investigation of the case. The two confessional statements purportedly written by the 1st accused person were tendered along with a machete purportedly used by the 1st accused person in committing the offence of Armed Robbery.
Consequent to the final written address and submission by counsel from the law firm of Messrs Bola Olotu and Company challenging the prosecution witnesses testimonies, the confessional statements and contradiction in the prosecution case, the court in its judgment discharged and acquitted the 1st accused person since the prosecution failed to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the 1st accused was discharged and acquitted. The case was handled pro bono by counsel in the law firm of Messrs Bola Olotu and Company.