The Digest:
The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned the notorious convicted kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, widely known as "Evans," on new charges, including the murder of two police officers. The alleged billionaire kidnapper appeared before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja alongside a co-defendant, with both pleading not guilty to a five-count information that also includes attempted murder and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, adding to his existing legal battles.
Key Points:
- Convicted kidnapper Evans has been re-arraigned for the alleged murder of two police officers.
- He appeared at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja with a co-defendant, Joseph Emeka.
- Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the five-count charge.
- Evans is currently facing trial in five separate criminal cases for kidnapping and murder.
- He has already been convicted in two of those previous cases.
- The re-arraignment follows recent presidential clemency granted to other convicts.
- Evans gained national notoriety for his high-profile kidnapping operations.
Sources: Daily Post
