Improper arraignment renders trial a nullity
The Appellant as second defendant along with Sopuruchi Obed were arraigned before Justice M. A. Dada of the Lagos State High Court on a two count charge and upon trial, the court in a considered judgment dated May 28, 2009 found them guilty for the offence of conspiracy and armed robbery and convicted them to death. The offences were contrary to Section 403(4) and 402 (2) of the Criminal Code Cap (17) Vol. 2 Laws of Lagos State, 2003.