Parts of the judgment read, “That the prosecution counsel did not bring any evidence showing that the defendants were are the scene of the crime. “That the prosecution did not prove any of the ingredients of murder. Section 316 of criminal code states ingredients of murder and section 324 of criminal code spells out ingredients of conspiracy. The burden of proof is always on the prosecution and give cogent evidence to prove the charges before a reasonable doubt. This is because the statement is exculpatory of the four defendants and the court cannot shut its eyes at it.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 23, 2020 12:56 UTC