Nigerian Evidence Act 2011

Section 217 - Cross-examination by co-defendant of witness called by a defendant.

Where more than one defendant is charged at the same time, a witness called by one defendant may be cross-examined by the other defendant such cross-examination shall take place before cross-examination by the prosecution.

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