10 expected that the prosecutrix would have consented to the eventual act of sexual intercourse and this I shall also hold as a fact. From these facts I arrive at the conclusion that the prosecution has also proved the offence under Count II and this I must also hold as a fact. From the foregoing, I am therefore satisfied that the prosecution has proved their case on both Counts against the accused person beyond reasonable doubts. The accused person YANKUBA NJIE is hereby found guilty as charged on both Counts and convicted accordingly. PREVIOUS CONVICTION: Nothing Known ALLOCUTUS: This Court has now found you YANKUBA NJIE guilty of the offence of kidnapping punishable under Section 234 of the Criminal Code and the offence of rape punishable under Section 122 of the Criminal Code. Before sentence is passed on you, the Court would like to know if you or Counsel on your behalf will like to say anything in mitigation. Mr. B.S TOURAY: The convict is a first offender. He is a young man who is still in the prime of his life with his future before him. We urge Your Lordship to temper justice with mercy. SENTENCE I have listened to the plea for leniency and have considered the fact that the convict is a first time offender, but the offences with which