Standard of proof in forgery

"Forgery being a crime must be proved beyond reasonable doubt. See Abiodun Adelaja v. Yesuf Alade (1999) 6 NWLR (pt.608) 554 at 557.

So also fraud.

The standard of proof with respect thereof is even more demanding because the onus is on he who alleges a crime and to prove it beyond reasonable doubt by necessary evidence. See Abiodun Adelaja v. Yesuf Alade (supra), and section 135 of the evidence Act."

PER TSAMIYA, J.C.A. in NNAMDI ASOMUGHA V. CLEMENT NWABUEZE (2011) LPELR-4630(CA)