DEFENCE/PLEA OF ALIBI - Whether defence of alibi must fail once an accused is fixed to the scene of crime
HELD:
"There is overwhelming evidence in this case fixing the appellant at the scene of crime and he jointly with his Co- accused or defendants severely attacked the victims of the offence PW1 and PW2 who gave positive evidence linking the appellant with the commission of the offences for which Appellant was charged.
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