Lagos Govt re-arraigns Evans on fresh murder charges

The Lagos State Government has re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, on fresh murder charges linked to the deaths of two police officers.

Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, were re-arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.

The case, transferred from Justice Adenike Coker, alleged that Evans and his co-defendant killed two policemen, Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi, on August 27, 2013, around 10 p.m. in Festac Town, Lagos. The offences contravene Section 221 of the Lagos Criminal Law, 2011.

During the proceedings, State Prosecutor A.O. Azeez confirmed the transfer of the case and requested a fresh arraignment despite Evans’ earlier plea bargain applications before the former judge.

Both defendants pleaded not guilty to the amended five-count charge, after which the court adjourned the case to November 19, 2025, for hearing and issuance of witness summons.

Evans, who has already been convicted in two of his five criminal cases, is currently serving his prison sentences.