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Finally, Billionaire Kidnapper Evans Gets New Lawyer

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Suspected billionaire kidnap, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly called Evans, has finally gotten a new lawyer after 108 days.

Evans is facing trial at a Lagos High Court in Igbosere, Lagos Island.

The kidnapper is facing a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to kidnap and selling of firearms alongside Joseph Ikenna Emeka, 29, Chiemeka Arinze, 39, Udeme Frank Upong, 43.

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Since January 31 when his former lawyers Olukoy Ogungbeje and Chino Obiagwu (SAN) withdrew from the case following disagreements, Evans had been without a counsel.

However, the suspected kidnapper has acquired the services of R.B.C Eke to defend him in court.

He is the suspect’s third lawyer since his arraignment in 2017.

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