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Evans Re-Arraignment For Murder Stalled, Defendants Opts For Plea Bargain

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The arraignment of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, commonly known as Evans, the convicted kidnap kingpin, was postponed on Thursday at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja due to the absence of his counsel. The trial judge, Justice Adenike Coker, adjourned the case until June 13 to allow for the planned arraignment.

Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, face an amended five-count charge including murder, attempted kidnap, and conspiracy. They are accused of killing Peter Nweke on August 27, 2013, in Festac Town, Lagos, as well as Chijioke Ngozi. Additionally, they are charged with attempting and subsequently killing Obianado Vincent, the Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors.

During Thursday’s proceedings, when the defendants were called into the dock, they informed the court that they were not aware of the arraignment and expressed doubts about whether their lawyers were informed.

A Lagos state government counsel, Yusuf Sule, representing the prosecution, informed the court that Evans’s counsel, although based in Abuja, was aware of the arraignment. Sule also mentioned that the counsel for the second defendant was occupied with another case before a different judge.

Sule informed the court that both defendants had applied for a plea bargain, which was under consideration by the Attorney General of the state. He also explained the amended charges, noting that two previous defendants were no longer included due to one passing away in prison and the other being convicted.

The prosecutor requested a new date for the arraignment, which was granted by Justice Coker. She instructed Evans to ensure his counsel’s presence on the next adjourned date and fixed June 13 for the arraignment and a report on the plea bargain agreement.

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Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)

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The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.

Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.

The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.

The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.

They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.

Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.

Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.

Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.

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Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.

The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.

Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.

The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.

Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.

The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.

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Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.

The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”

He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.

“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.

The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.

The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.

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