Ongoing police investigation of suspected kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has revealed that he was also involved in crimes in South Africa, it was gathered yesterday.

That is besides his alleged illegal procurement of a Ghanaian passport that bears his passport photograph but a Ghanaian name.

Police spokesman, Mr. Moshood Jimoh, told The Nation that the investigation has also led to the arrest of more associates of Evans who were found to be probably wealthier and living bigger than him.

Evans is spending his second month in police custody and is expected to be formally charged within the next one month, Jimoh said.

He said:”You may recall that a Federal High Court granted us a three month remand warrant for Evans. We are just into the second month now and before the expiration of the third month, it is expected that we should be taking him to court.

“The little time is to ensure that we conduct a thorough and detailed investigation.
“This is somebody that committed crimes across several states and even went outside Nigeria.

“You may recall that he illegally acquired a Ghanaian passport with a Ghanaian name but with his passport photograph.

“He was also fingered for involvement in other crimes in South Africa and other places. So we need a little time to properly round things up and ensure that he is properly prosecuted because Nigerians will not be happy if we lose such a case in court on the basis of technical matters.”

He said relations of former victims of Evans’ are among those being detained by the police.

They are suspected of giving information about the former kidnap victims to Evans.

He advised the public to be security conscious at all times to avoid falling prey to kidnappers.

His words: “He (Evans) did things with lots of such people and we have lots of suspects who had collaborated with him in one way or the other; we even have other prime suspects apart from those that were arrested with him and paraded.

“In the course of this investigation we have other prime suspects including people who broke away from Evans’ gang to start their own gang – they left Evans to go and do a similar (kidnapping) business.

“Some of the suspects we later picked after detectives’ interactions with Evans are even living larger than Evans.

“We are going to ensure that we don’t make things public until we gather all our evidence towards securing a conviction in court.
“I won’t give you figures but they are many suspects; there are a lot of accomplices, lots of former gang members and lots of other people that have in one way or the other facilitated the offences committed by Evans and others.

“There is a special group of criminal suspects that are referred to as ‘catchers’; in criminal syndicates, they are the people that identify targets and give information about innocent, law-abiding people and more of such suspects are being rounded up.

“Part of our investigation reveals that Evans himself jogs round the estate where he lives every morning and uses that opportunity to assess information on those potential victims that have what they describe as ‘kidnap value’.

“It was after his arrest that some of his surprised neighbours realized that it was this man that used to jog around; that is why security-consciousness necessitates that every citizen should be alert and see things beyond their noses now.

“Sometimes, it is easy to jeopardise your security by being a good Samaritan through acts like offering someone a lift in your car because there are persons who can take advantage of your kind or welcoming nature.

“All citizens equally need to know where potential help can come from in security emergency situations like where police or other security people are located, the right telephone numbers to call and so on.

“The Inspector-General of Police is taking the battle to criminals but maximum security is achieved through the alertness of everybody in the interest of everybody and such attitude goes a long way to prevent many people from becoming victims of criminality.”

http://www.lailasblog.com/evans-also-involved-crimes-south-africa-fellow-wealthier-kidnap-suspects-arrested/

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nawa ooo...living larger than Evans himself?? Hmmm,crime pays but don't get caught..

Hian!

Onyejemechimere:
Evans is spending his second month in police custody and is expected to be formally charged within the next one month, Jimoh said.

I been hear say him benjonhson. Una don catch am again?

Hmmm.

Is there any crime the useless Ugandan jew was not involved in?

It's in the Blood

Evans news again

This one weak me mehn

MasterChen:
This one weak me mehn

Do you think Evans might know about the killings in Ozubulu and the ongoing Igbo drug war?

Evans abeg just go commit suicide

Na them!

The Evans Show is back on air!

G

Does this mean the xenophobia attacks against Nigerians in South Africa is caused by the perception of these few bad eggs

You

Industrious Evan's


Developing Nigeria and South Africa at the same time

Migration of people from the less developed eastern part of Nigeria to the relatively peaceful and prosperous west has brought its own baggage and unwanted crimes.

These influx of persons of questionable character wanted for crimes in the South East to the west and other parts of Nigeria has given rise to various crimes such as kidnapping, ritual killings, rape, robbery and other societal vices.

Cool story.. Is Evans coming back to nairaland?

Haven't we had enough?

Hmmmmm. It baffles me that some people will not Learn but prefer turning the thread to a tribal attack zone. If you live in estate, take your time to read it and learn those safety etiquette.

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Nobody should talk about EVans again.. our county is somtin else.

Again!

Evans failed in his development plans for SouthAfrica, so he returned home and ensured he steadfastly developed his immediate environment.

useless flatinooos

Igbos should be allowed to go and form their biafra republic with a condition that they must all vacate every regions and they must not return until 40 years after biafra independence.

Those saying igbos must remain in nieria are the real enemies of Nigeria because i dont even know what igbos are contributing to Nigeria except crime.

NCP:
Migration of people from the less developed eastern part of Nigeria to the relatively peaceful and prosperous west has brought its own baggage and unwanted crimes.

These influx of persons of questionable character wanted for crimes in the South East to the west and other parts of Nigeria has given rise to various crimes such as kidnapping, ritual killings, rape, robbery and other societal vices.

What is this fool saying?

Godfullsam:
Igbos should be allowed to go and form their biafra republic with a condition that they must all vacate every regions and they must not return until 40 years after biafra independence.

Those saying igbos must remain in nieria are the real enemies of Nigeria because i dont even know what igbos are contributing to Nigeria except crime.

What is this one saying sef

Omofunaab2:



Do you think Evans might know about the killings in Ozubulu and the current Igbo drug war?

imagine question wen you settle down ask? In fact why you ask this question at all?

Very Old news, Afonjas trying to console themselves after being trashed on every posts by the Igbos.

Who doesn't know Evans was shot in the hand by police in South Africa

SenatorM:
Very Old news, Afonjas trying to console themselves after being trashed on every posts by the Igbos.

Who doesn't know Evans was shot in the hand by police in South Africa

Don't mind does low life ritualists



They should b more worried for their lives