Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans and his co-defendant Joseph Emeka, who were sentenced to life in prison for murder and kidnap have been re-arraigned. The duo have now opted for a plea bargain in the fresh charges against them.....Read The Full Story Here ▶
The lead counsel in their case, Yusuf Sule, informed the court of the plea bargain option on Thursday when the case was called for re-arraignment.
The matter was mentioned for re-arraignment before Justice Adenike Cokers of an Ikeja High Court.
Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned on an amended five-count charge bordering on murder, attempt to murder, and conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping and attempt to murder.
Sule informed the court that the case was for re-arraignment but he was aware the defendants had applied for a plea.
The prosecutor, however, said the plea bargain terms were being considered by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro.