The Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja over the alleged murder of two police officers.
Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, were arraigned before Justice A. O. Ogala on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
Both defendants, when the charges were read to them, pleaded not guilty.
According to the prosecution, the alleged offences contravene relevant provisions of the Criminal Law of Lagos State.
Evans, who has already been convicted in two separate kidnapping cases, is currently facing five ongoing criminal trials for offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, and multiple counts of murder.
The billionaire kidnapper was arrested in 2017 by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force following a nationwide manhunt, and has since remained in custody while standing trial in various courts within Lagos State.
Justice Ogala adjourned the case for continuation of trial.
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