Evan’s arraignment on fresh kidnap charges stalled
Billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans). [Photo credit:
The absence of the defence counsel on Friday stalled the arraignment, on fresh charges, of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a Evans) before an Igbosere High Court in Lagos.
The Lagos State Government had brought a fresh five-count charge bordering on conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping and attempted murder against Evans and three others.
The case is before Justice Adedayo Akintoye.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the arraignment was first stalled on November 13 because Evans’s counsel was not served with the fresh information.
Also, one of the three persons charged along with Evans had no legal representation.
The three people are Emeka Joseph, Linus Okpara and Victor Aduba.
When the case came up on Friday, the prosecution counsel, Titilayo Shitta-Bey, prayed for an adjournment.
“This matter is for arraignment of the defendants; unfortunately due to the absence of Evans’ counsel, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, I don’t think it will be possible.
“Ogungbeje just brought a letter to the court this morning stating that he is at the Court of Appeal and asking for a stand-down of the matter till noon.
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