Key Points
- Evans faces new counts over a 2013 Festac attack. Prosecutors cite murder, attempted murder, and kidnap conspiracy.
- He appears with co-defendant Joseph Emeka before Justice A.O. Ogala. Both men plead not guilty at the fresh arraignment.
- The case moves from Justice Taiwo after her retirement. Proceedings restart as the court schedules dates for witness evidence.
Evans (Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike) is re-arraigned this week in Lagos. The state files fresh counts linked to a 2013 Festac attack. Prosecutors say two police officers died during that night strike.
He appears with Joseph Emeka before Justice A.O. Ogala today. The five-count sheet lists murder, attempted murder, and kidnap plot. A recent Lagos court murder charge shows courts push hard.
Case history and charge details
The charge names Peter Nweke and Chijioke Ngozi as victims. They also cite an attempted kidnap of Vincent Obianodo. He chairs Young Shall Grow Motors, according to the court papers.
What comes next in court
Justice Ogala is set to fix dates for witness evidence. The file moved from Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo after her retirement. Earlier plea talks failed, so trial steps now restart.
The state alleges the killings happened on 27 August 2013. They say the team struck in Festac while on patrol. Two officers died, and a third man suffered severe wounds.
The case sits within wider Lagos policing and justice coverage. Investigators also drive complex cases, including a forensic probe into death. Dates for hearing and rulings will be confirmed in court.
The file first sat before Justice Taiwo, who later retired. Hearings saw several shifts and long breaks between court dates. The Chief Judge reassigned it so progress could now continue.
Both defendants face other trials that arise from related acts. They remain at Kirikiri while this case takes new steps. They maintain their pleas and say they will contest proof.
Prosecutors tie the count to an attempt on Vincent Obianodo. Lagos policing drew attention in other cases during this month. Detectives ordered a forensic probe into death in a separate matter.
Public interest stays high because the case ran for years. Families of victims expect closure once evidence starts in full. Defence teams plan challenges on identity and chain of custody.
