Billionaire kidnapper evans latest news
Chukwudume Onwuamadike, also known as Evans, is a Nigerian suspected kidnapper who was arrested in 2017 and has been in custody since then. Here are some of the latest news updates about him:
Recent News:
- Evans' Trial Resumes: Evans' trial resumed on January 27, 2022, at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, where he is facing 14 counts of kidnapping, murder, and other related offenses. (Source: Vanguard News)
- Evans' Lawyers Seek Bail: Evans' lawyers have applied for bail, citing the fact that he has been in custody for over five years and has shown no signs of fleeing. The court has yet to rule on the application. (Source: The Punch)
- Evans' Co-Accused Sentenced: One of Evans' co-accused, Chukwuma Orji, was sentenced to death by hanging on January 20, 2022, for his role in the kidnapping of one of Evans' victims. (Source: Premium Times)
- Evans' Family Visits Him in Prison: Evans' family members visited him in prison on January 15, 2022, to mark his birthday. (Source: The Nation)
Previous News:
- Evans' Arrest: Evans was arrested on June 10, 2017, by the Lagos State Police Command after a sting operation. He was accused of kidnapping and demanding ransom from his victims. (Source: BBC News)
- Evans' Confession: Evans confessed to kidnapping and killing several people during his trial. He claimed that he was forced into kidnapping by his gang members and that he was not the leader of the gang. (Source: The Guardian)
- Evans' Assets Seized: The Nigerian government seized several assets belonging to Evans, including a mansion in Lagos and a fleet of cars. (Source: This Day Live)
- Evans' Trial Delayed: Evans' trial was delayed several times due to various reasons, including the absence of key witnesses and the need for further investigations. (Source: The Punch)
Please note that the news updates may not be exhaustive, and the information provided is based on publicly available sources.