Kidnap Kingship Evans Begs Court for Leniency, Offers Properties In Plea Deal
Convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has pleaded with the Lagos State High Court for leniency, offering to surrender his properties in exchange for a reduced sentence.
During the court proceedings, Evans, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for kidnapping and other crimes, begged the judge to reconsider his punishment.
He expressed willingness to forfeit all his assets and cooperate fully with the authorities as part of a plea bargain.
His legal team argued that a more lenient sentence would be appropriate, citing his remorse and cooperation.
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Evans was convicted in 2022 after being found guilty of masterminding a series of high-profile kidnappings, demanding huge ransoms from victims’ families.
His arrest in 2017 marked the end of a notorious criminal career that terrorised wealthy Nigerians.
The plea for leniency comes amid ongoing legal battles, with Evans’ defence team pushing for an appeal while the prosecution insists on the full enforcement of the court’s verdict.
The court is expected to decide on his plea in the coming weeks.
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