Lagos Government Re-arraigns Kidnap Merchant, 'Evans', Over Alleged Kidnapping, Attempted Murder

The convicted billionaire kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike alias Evans was today re-arraigned before the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, over alleged kidnapping and attempted murder.

'Evans' was re-arraigned alongside Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba and Okapara Linus before Justice Ibironke Harrison, who presided over the court by the Lagos State Government.

They were dragged before the judge on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, and attempted murder.

The criminal matter started 'denovo' after the case file was transferred from Justice Adedayo Akintoye, the initial trial judge.

'Evans' and his co-defendants were arraigned for allegedly kidnapping Chief James Uduji and collecting a ransom of $1.2m.

They, and others at large, allegedly committed the offence on September 7, 2015, at 7th Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos.

'Evans' and others were equally accused of attempted murder by allegedly firing shots at Uduji and Donatus Nwoye which hit him on the hand and again shot at one Mr Jereome Okezie on the hand and head.

During proceedings on the matter, Mr H. Owokoniran announced his appearance for the prosecution, while Mr Nelson Onyejiaka held the brief of Evans lawyer who was absent and also appeared for the 2nd defendant.

Mr A. K. Orajiuka, appeared for the 3rd defendant, while Mr Emmanuel Ochai appeared for the 4th defendant.

The offences committed, according to the prosecution, contravened Sections 411, 271 (3) and 230 (A) of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State 2015. 

But the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charge made against them by the LASG.

Justice Harrison adjourned the criminal case until May 3 and 4, 2023 for trial to commence.

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