coupled with a sentence. [20] Because by doing so makes his character an issue upon which the prosecution can inquire into-Sebastine Tar Hon Law of Evidence in Nigeria Vol II page 1331. “If a defendant denies the offence, he may be cross-examined to refute the denial”-Maxwell V DPP. [21] R V Holmes [22] R V Jones 1909 26 TLR 59. [23] R V Rappolt 1911 21 KB 464. [24] R V Clark 1955 2 QB 469. See also, R V Lovett ; R V Wright 1900 5 Cr APPR 131