Convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has told the Lagos State High Court that he has reformed and is now a teacher at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre.
Appearing before the court at Tafawa Balewa Square, Evans revealed that he obtained a teaching diploma in Economics from Yewa College of Education while in prison and is willing to surrender all his assets, including 14 brand-new trucks, as part of a plea bargain agreement.
This marks the second time Evans has sought a plea deal. In January 2025, he approached the Ikeja High Court, requesting leniency. Despite already receiving two convictions—one carrying a life sentence and another a 14-year term—he remains entangled in multiple criminal cases across various Lagos courts.
Represented by his lawyer, Etudo Emefo, Evans claimed he had undergone a complete transformation and no longer identified as a criminal. He disclosed that the Federal Government granted him a scholarship while in prison, enabling him to further his education.
As part of his plea, Evans is asking for the Lagos State Government’s forgiveness, arguing that without it, his scholarship and newly acquired skills would be wasted. He has also enrolled at the National Open University of Nigeria, where he is currently in his second year studying Political Science. Additionally, he trained in welding and metal fabrication through the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity.
During Thursday’s court session, prosecuting counsel Alaba Kuku confirmed that Evans and three co-defendants—Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba, and Linus Opara—had formally expressed interest in plea bargain agreements. However, one of the defense lawyers stated that his client had yet to submit the required application to the state government.
Justice Sherifat Sonaike adjourned the case until April 17, 2025, pending a report on the plea bargain applications.
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