Furthermore, the search warrants purportedly produced by the Defendant as the basis of the search of the Applicant’s house is neither certified as to determine its authenticity and the usual procedure required by law for the execution of such warrant was not complied with. There is no prima facie evidence that the search warrant was signed by the Applicant as required by law, even though the list of items recovered were purportedly endorsed. Accordingly, itis our considered view that the search warrant was an afterthought aimed at perverting the course of justice. In this regard the search of the Applicants premises both at Abuja and Sokoto, Nigeria and the seizure of his personal properties listed is illegal, not having been carried out in accordance with law. Consequently, the privacy, right to family life, integrity and to own property of the Applicant was violated. For the avoidance of doubt any person who have violated the criminal laws of a State especially the ones impeding the development of the State and destruction of its Common Wealth are liable to be tried and if found guilty should face the consequences of their action(s). However, in doing so, States must respect all International obligations with regard to due process and respect for fundamental rights of the suspects. Failure to do so will impute responsibility to the State regarding such violations of rights while leaving intact their right to prosecute and punish offences against their criminal laws. DECISIONS 49