The re-arraignment of convicted billionaire kidnapper Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square on Tuesday was stalled due to the absence of his lawyer as well as that of the third and fourth defendants’ counsel.

Evans, alongside Joseph Emeka, Victor Aduba, and Okapara Linus, was brought before Justice Sherifat Sonaike in two separate charges for their case to start de novo after the case file was transferred from Justice Adedayo Akintoye, who was the initial trial judge.

When they came up for the re-arraignment of Evans and others, the state prosecuting counsel Mr M.O. Olateju, announced his appearance for the prosecution while Mr Osho appeared for the second defendant.

The case was stalled, as Evans and the third and fourth defendants’ counsel were absent from court.

Consequently, Justice Sonaike adjourned the case till January 26, for the arraignment of the defendants.