According to new reports, the re-arraignment of convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike aka Evans has been stalled yet again.
According to Channels TV, Evan’s legal representative failed to appear before the Lagos High Court on Tuesday, January 10 for his client’s re-arraignment, causing the proceedings to be halted.
The state prosecuting counsel, Olanrewaju Olayemi, announced his presence at the proceedings, but counsel for Evans and two of the other defendants were absent. The re-arrangement was effectively halted as a result of this.
Meanwhile, Evans and his co-defendants, Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba, and Okpara Linus, were charged on two separate counts before Justice Sherfiat Sonaike.
Evans and his associates had to be re-arrested due to the case being transferred from Justice Adedayo Akintoye to Justice Sonaike.
The defendants are facing a five-count charge filed by the Lagos State Government, which includes conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
Offenses against Section 411 Criminal Laws Cap C 17, Vol 13, Lagos State 2015, kidnapping against Section 271 (3) and Section 230 (a) Cap C17, Lagos State 2015.
Justice Sonaike has adjourned further proceedings in the case until January 26, 2023, for the re-arraignment of the defendant.