Kidnap Kingpin, Evans Arrives Court In Handcuffs

Alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumene Onwuamadike, has arrived the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere.

Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, is undergoing trial for alleged murder and illegal possession of firearms.

He was brought into the court by heavily-armed, combat-ready policemen.

He is re-arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo on a fresh charge, 7 count charge of conspiracy, attempted kidnap, attempted murder and murder.

In counts 1 & 2, the alleged mastermind, Evans, one Joseph Emeka and another Chiemeka Arinze are charged with the murder of Peter Nweke and Chigozie Ngozi who are said to be police officers attached to the Chairman of “The Young Shall Grow Motors”, Vincent Amaechi Obianodo.

In Counts 3, the defendants are charged with the attempted kidnap of Mr Obianodo while in counts 4 & 5, they are charged with conspiracy and the attempted kidnap of Mr Obianodo.

The offences were allegedly committed at about 22.00 hours on August 23, 2013, along 3rd Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos.