Omari s/o Musa Msusa v. R., Crim. App. 839-D-67, 4/1/68, Duff J.
Accused was convicted of robbery. [P.C. s. 286] At the trial the prosecution introduced a confession allegedly made by accused to a District Council messenger who had arrested him and escorted him to the police station.
Held: (1) The messenger was exercising the duties of police officer, and as such a confession made to him by accused was inadmissible. (2) The error in admitting the confession occasioned no failure of justice. Appeal dismissed.
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