Convicted Kidnapper Evans, Co-Accused Seek Plea Bargain

May 16, (THEWILL)- Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, commonly known as Evans, and his co-accused, Joseph Emeka, have opted for a plea bargain in their high-profile kidnapping case.

The State lead counsel, Yusuf Sule, disclosed the plea bargain request to Justice Adenike Cokers of the Ikeja High Court on Thursday.

Evans and Emeka were set to be re-arraigned on an amended five-count charge, which include murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping, and attempted murder.

“The case was for re-arraignment, but I am aware that the defendants have applied for a plea”, Sule said, adding that the plea bargain terms were under consideration by the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Lawal Pedro (SAN).

Felix Ifijeh, THEWILL

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