Convicted kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, known as Evans, has informed the Lagos State High Court that he now works as a teacher at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after obtaining a diploma in economics.
Evans, who is serving multiple sentences for kidnapping, has requested a plea bargain, offering to surrender his 14 trucks to the Lagos State Government.
He claimed that the proceeds from their sale should be given to his victims.
This is his second attempt at a plea deal.
He had previously approached the Ikeja High Court in January 2025 with a similar request.
Evans, represented by his lawyer, told Justice Sherifat Sonaike that he had changed during his time in prison.
He said he received a scholarship from the Federal Government and is currently studying Political Science at the National Open University of Nigeria.
He also underwent vocational training in welding and metal fabrication under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity.
Documents proving his education and training were submitted to the court.
During the hearing, the prosecutor, Alaba Kuku, confirmed that Evans and three co-defendants—Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba, and Linus Opara—had shown interest in plea bargains. However, one of the defendants had not yet submitted an application.
Justice Sonaike adjourned the case to April 17, 2025, for updates on the plea bargain requests.
