February 25, 2025
evans-kidnappers

The absence of convicted kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, stalled a lawsuit filed against him by one of his victims, Chief Donatus Duru, at a Lagos High Court in Ikeja on Wednesday.

During the court proceedings, Evans’ lawyer, Chief Emefo Etudo, informed Justice Adenike Coker that his client had turned a new leaf and had formally applied to the Lagos State Government for mercy.

Etudo disclosed that despite Evans pleading not guilty to an amended five-count charge of murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping, he has sought a plea bargain on his behalf.

“Our focus is on the plea bargain we submitted to the state government. My client has changed. He was a young man lost to crime, but he has now become remorseful. He is currently a 200-level student at the National Open University and even excelled in his NECO exams while in prison, earning A1 in all subjects. This was made possible through a Federal Government scholarship,” Etudo stated.

The lawyer further appealed to the Lagos State Government to grant Evans an opportunity to visit schools and educate youths on the dangers of crime.

Confirming the plea bargain application, State Prosecutor Y.A. Sule stated that the appropriate authorities would review it. He added that the day’s proceedings were meant for Evans’ re-arraignment so that the case could start afresh.

Justice Coker subsequently adjourned the matter to March 20 for possible trial.

Speaking to journalists after the court session, Chief Etudo emphasized that Evans has undergone a significant transformation, crediting the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and the Federal Government for playing a role in his reformation.

“My client is now a changed man. His transformation was made possible by the RCCG and the Federal Government, which granted him a scholarship to help him become a better person,” Etudo stated.

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