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Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has applied for a plea bargain with the Lagos State Government over his protracted trial.

This was disclosed during his re-arraignment of the former ringleader at the High Court in Ikeja.


He was re-arraigned on amended five counts bordering on murder, attempt to murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping preferred against them by the Lagos State Government.



Addressing the court on behalf of his client, Emefo Etudo, a lawyer said the convict is now a repentant person.


“He was a young man consumed by crime, but he is now remorseful. Presently, he is a 200-level student of the National Open University.

“In fact, he made A1 in all his papers in NECO while in prison. All this was made possible through a scholarship given to him by the Federal Government.

“My Lord, we have asked the Lagos State Government to give him the opportunity to go around schools in the state to talk to youths about the dangers of crime”, he submitted.

When the matter was called, the state prosecuting counsel, Sule Yusuf, informed the court that the matter was starting de novo and prayed the court to re-arraign the defendants.

The prosecution alleged that on or about August 27, 2013, at about 10pm, along 3rd Avenue, FESTAC Town, in Lagos, Evans and Joseph Emeka killed one Peter Nweke.

They were also accused of allegedly killing one Chijioke Ngozi on the same day.

Evans and his co-defendant, who was represented by C.N Udeh, did not object to the request.

They however pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.

Following their not-guilty plea, Sule asked the court to further remand the defendants.

He subsequently informed the court that the first defendant (Evans) and the second defendant (Emeka), had applied for plea bargaining through their counsels.

Etufo told Justice Adenike Coker that despite the amended charge and the plea of his client, he has applied to the Lagos State Government through the Attorney-General’s office for a plea bargain.

He said: “Our focus in this matter is the plea bargain which we have submitted to the state government”.

Sule confirmed Evans’ application for a plea bargain, saying that the appropriate committee will consider it.

He said, “My Lord, I can confirm that the first defendant ( Evans) has indeed applied for a plea bargain, and it was served on us. We shall be examining it. The second defendant has also made a similar application.”

Following the submission of the lawyer, Justice Coker adjourned the matter to March 20, 2025, for possible trial.

Addressing journalists after the court proceeding, Etudo said his client has undergone a remarkable reformation through the effort of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Federal Government.

He said, “My client is now a changed man. He has been transformed. His reformation was made possible by the RCCG and the Federal Government, which gave him a scholarship to study and become a better person.”

Source: https://dailytrust.com/Kidnap-kingpin-Evans-scored-As-in-NECO-now-a-200-level-student-lawyer

Hmmmm

Nigerian Criminal Justice System: A Case Study of Evans!

...but not considered repentant like our privileged brothers from West Africa.

He's a murderer. Every kidnapper is a murderer regardless of how hard they hunt for sympathy

I don't know how old he was then but that evil man was no young man consumed by crime as his lawyer would have us believe. The man set a terrible precedence for kidnapping of regular hardworking people with the 'kidnapper billionaire' name becoming a fancy title for criminals. Very wicked person whose crime has made it unsafe for regular people to enjoy their hard work and now, other criminals have taken How To Kidnap People 101 tutorial from his School of Hard Locks. If he was young and lost in crime, he wouldn't build a family and invest his money the way he did. It was intentional and calculated. No mercy for someone who steals sleep from other people. I know Nigerians have amnesia and love to pity people after sometime in the name of faux forgiveness but I'm very sure the families of those he kidnapped will not forget the pain he put them in.

Lock him up



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNICevN9xdg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9D11hRHLo

This guy suppose don face firing squad nah. Why he's still breathing.

nonesense

Mhmm

Death is the most appropriate punishment for anyone who commits murder! There's no two ways about it.

That's why sometimes I try to lean my support towards jungle justice.

Meanwhile, make una make sure say this Alaye no near computer with Internet sha.. Else fraud go join for him charges..

papyjaypaul:
I don't know how old he was then but that evil man was no young man consumed by crime as his lawyer would have us believe. The man set a terrible precedence for kidnapping of regular hardworking people with the 'kidnapper billionaire' name becoming a fancy title for criminals. Very wicked person whose crime has made it unsafe for regular people to enjoy their hard work and now, other criminals have taken How To Kidnap People 101 tutorial from his School of Hard Locks. If he was young and lost in crime, he wouldn't build a family and invest his money the way he did. It was intentional and calculated. No mercy for someone who steals sleep from other people. I know Nigerians have amnesia and love to pity people after sometime in the name of faux forgiveness but I'm very sure the families of those he kidnapped will not forget the pain he put them in.

Lock him up



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNICevN9xdg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv9D11hRHLo

very nice summary, it captures my thought process. He killed others in his kidnapping business and at least needs to spend considerable time in prison, at least 20 years before reviewing eligibility for parole. We must not insult the sensibilities of the victims and families of those victims sent to otherside of the world.

CodeTemplar:
...but not considered repentant like our privileged brothers from West Africa.

Yeah, like Namdiot coward Cownu the IPOB terrorist cannibal monkey that all Igbo leaders are begging to be released.
I wonder why...hmmmmm

But why not showing his result slip?

Anyway, even if hin score A11, nah still criminal hin be..

Emefo Etudo can defend funny people 😂😂😂 Working for him was too weird. Could not determine if he was a lawyer or low key native doctor.

Hmmm,

I would prefer they free this man than NMK.

But he too must die!

Seems he's getting serious in prison!

Let NMK too follow suit.

It cannot bring back those he killed

“He was a young man consumed by crime, but he is now remorseful. Presently, he is a 200-level student of the National Open University."


Evans na young man? How na?

Releasing him would be an insult to the memories of those he killed. The best he should get is life sentence if the death penalty is to be discarded.

ArinzeAnthony03:
Nonsense, the terrorist 5000 boko h boys that was released nko, they never killed abi.

Well, everyone suppose collect equally even if the person is my father or brother, what I don't like is selective justice...

Arinze, Evans should be released on this premise?

I am sure you would also advocate for the release of Rev. King. Are you guys for real?

Plea bargain from a kidnap kingpin? This is terrible. I can't believe what I just read here concerning FG giving him scholarship to run a program in prison. He can be reformed, but that does not mean the state should consider letting him off the hook. He should be prosecuted fully together with his other gang members. Look at BH members who feigned repentance, only to return to their trenches. Let nobody treat kidnapping with kid gloves.

Protect yourself at all costs, because the ones who cause you harm might one day be given a second chance to repent, live long, and enjoy the good things in life, while you may never get that same opportunity.

How does this concern we Yorubas who are about to start losing our limbs to shariah?

Go Harvard if you like bro, you ain't going no scot free.

freshvine:
Unfortunately for him though because he's not a Muslim terrorist from the North killing and maiming but now enjoying freedom courtesy of the federal government of Nigeria.

He's not a member of Boko Haram that deserves rehabilitation and reintegration.

Hey dafto, you're probably right but kill yourself if you like, Evans, the criminal kidnapper and murderer, must pay for all his atrocities, in accordance with the laws and constitution of the Nigeria.

Happy now?

gerrardomendes:
How does this concern we Yorubas who are about to start losing our limbs to shariah?

I am sure the incarceration of Evans dey pepper you. You hate it when criminals like Evans, Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa are paying for their crimes. The way you Obidients reason ehn.

Na so PitObi sef talk say Ipobs are not terrorists and he lives with them. Just imagine the nonsense talk from an aspiring National leader.





Addressing journalists after the court proceeding, Etudo said his client has undergone a remarkable reformation through the effort of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the Federal Government.

RCCG that they hate is the one reforming their criminal son. This life ehn.

Wetin come be the work of Odumeje wey be una spiritual leader?

[quote author=Tjra post=133956453]I am sure the incarceration of Evans dey pepper you. You hate it when criminals like Evans, Nnamdi Kanu, Simon Ekpa are paying for their crimes. The way you Obidients reason ehn

Face front. You better not steal. Sharia is coming.

His brilliance in education can remove his act of criminality,he must rot in jail.

Repentant person, my foot!

Why haven't they executed that man yet?

The way we treat serious issues with kid gloves seems to suggest that we encourage criminality.

Absolute nonsense

CodeTemplar:
...but not considered repentant like our privileged brothers from West Africa.

when fools talk is not hard to know them . Well from the names in the content the privilege are not in the murder list. The victims families cries will be on your head

The case of Evans inspires other criminals like him to go into kidnapping since they are aware of how incompetent the Nigerian government is.

Our government is a barking dog without teeth.

The legal system in Nigeria is a complete farce.

Wonders shall never end