Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans, has made a shocking plea to the Lagos State High Court, seeking a plea bargain and claiming to have transformed his life while incarcerated.
Evans, who has been serving time for his involvement in multiple kidnapping cases, expressed remorse for his actions and stated that he has undergone a significant transformation during his time in Kirikiri Maximum Prison.
His lawyer, Mr. Etudo Emefo, revealed that his client has obtained a diploma in Economics from the Yewa College of Education. And is now a teacher at the correctional centre.
Evans has also been offered admission to the National Open University of Nigeria under the Federal Government’s scholarship scheme. And is currently studying Political Science.
As part of his plea bargain application. Evans has offered to surrender all his property, including 14 new trucks, to the Lagos State Government.
The proceeds from the sale of these trucks would be transferred to the victims of his criminal activities.
This is not Evans’ first attempt at seeking a plea bargain. He previously approached Justice Adenike Coker of the Ikeja High Court on January 30, 2025, with a similar request.
Evans and his co-defendants, Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba, and Linus Opara. Are facing a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
The case has been adjourned until April 17, 2025, for a report on the applications for plea bargain.