In the instant case, PW2 in his testimony which was not discredited by cross
examination, stated that upon the complaint of the PW1 that she was raped by
the Appellant, he examined her and found sperm deposited on PW1's vagina.
In addition to that, the appellant, in Exhibit A has admitted that he had carnal
knowledge of the PW1. It is a trite law that an accused person can be convicted
on his Confession alone. A voluntary Confession of guilt by an accused is sufficient
to warrant conviction
without corroborative evidence if it is direct, positive, duly made and satisfactorily
proved. See Sule VS The State (2009) 4 NCC 456, Amanchukwu VS. FRN (2009) 4
NCC 58 Amoshima VS. The State (2009) 4 NCC 280.
For the more detailed reasoning contained in the Lead Judgment. I too find no
merit in this appeal and it is accordingly dismissed by me. The Judgment of the
Lower Court is hereby affirmed
Appeal Dismissed.
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