Billionaire Kidnapper Evans Re-arraigned for Alleged Murder of Two Police Officers in Lagos

Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, famously known as Evans, was re-arraigned on Monday before the Lagos High Court in Ikeja over the alleged murder of two police officers.

Evans appeared before Justice A.O. Ogala alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, facing a new five-count charge that includes murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.

Not Guilty Plea for New Murder Charges

Both defendants entered a “Not Guilty” plea when the charges were formally read to them.

Evans, who gained notoriety for his high-profile kidnapping empire across the country, is already a convicted criminal, having been found guilty in two separate cases. This latest re-arraignment marks the fifth criminal case involving kidnapping and murder in which he is currently standing trial.

The commencement of this new legal proceeding comes just days after President Bola Tinubu’s administration announced a controversial presidential clemency granted to several convicted criminals nationwide.