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. Appearances

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