THE trial of the convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, charged with attempted kidnap, was on Friday, June 17, stalled following a fire incident that affected his transportation to an Ikeja Special Offences Court.
Evans is standing trial alongside Joseph Emeka for the attempted kidnap of the chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo.
NaijaTimes gathered the court had on Wednesday, June 15, fixed Friday to hear the evidence of Obianodo through zoom.
At the beginning of proceedings today, the presiding judge, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo said that there was a fire incident which affected the transportation of the defendants.
“I was informed by the Officer in Charge of Legal (OC Legal) that there was a fire incident which affected the transportation of the defendants.
“For security reasons, the defendants can not be present in court.”
Justice Taiwo adjourned the case until July 25 for trial.
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