Evans nigeria kidnapper latest news
I'm assuming you're referring to the recent kidnapping incident involving Evans, a notorious kidnapper in Nigeria. Here are some of the latest news updates on the case:
Latest Update: Evans, the suspected kidnapper, was arrested on June 10, 2017, by the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by DCP Abba Kyari. He was arrested at his hideout in Igando, Lagos State.
Charges: Evans was charged with kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder. He was arraigned before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on June 20, 2017.
Confessions: During his trial, Evans confessed to kidnapping and killing several people, including a police officer. He also claimed to have kidnapped over 20 people and demanded ransoms ranging from N10 million to N50 million.
Trial: The trial of Evans has been ongoing, with several witnesses testifying against him. In October 2020, the court convicted Evans on 6 counts of kidnapping and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Other Updates:
- In August 2020, Evans' wife, Uchenna Precious Onwuamadike, was arrested and charged with kidnapping and aiding her husband's criminal activities.
- In October 2020, Evans' brother, Chukwudi Onwuamadike, was also arrested and charged with kidnapping and armed robbery.
- In November 2020, Evans' lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, claimed that his client was being tortured and denied access to his family and lawyers.
Recent News:
- In January 2022, Evans' lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, filed an appeal against the life imprisonment sentence handed to his client.
- In February 2022, the Lagos State Government filed a counter-appeal against Evans' appeal, arguing that the trial court had the jurisdiction to try him.
Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available news sources and may not be up-to-date or accurate.