₦airaland Forum

OLUKOYA Ogungbeje, the legal representative of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike has withdrawn his representation in the ongoing trial of his client.

Mr Onwuamadike (popularly known as Evans) is an alleged billionaire kidnapper who led gangs that abducted several Nigerians for years.

He reportedly made a fortune from ransom payments received to set his captives free. He was arrested in Lagos in 2017.

Withdrawing his services, Ogungbeje, according to a report on Premium Times, said his decision to withdraw as counsel to Evans were for personal reasons.

“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state categorically that we have fought a good fight this far despite repeated and sustained threats to my life and my defence lawyers,” he said.

“I dare say we have no regrets whatsoever having conducted the criminal charges involving our client this far,” Ogungbeje added.

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Source: https://www.headlineng.com/withdrew-evanss-case-lawyer/