Absence of Defence Witness Stalls Evans Matter Again

 

The absence of a key witness who was to testify in the defence of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans has stalled his trial  before an Ikeja High Court.

Evans' defence counsel, Mr Oyekunle Falabi told the court that the female witness whose name he did not provided, could not be reached via phone. 

"My lord, ordinarily we are ready to go on, but I'm surprised that the first defendant's (Evans) witness is not in court.

"My lord we have even put her through as a witness and I'am surprised that she is not here.

"I've been trying to reach her on phone but her line is switched off. I am praying that the court should give us a short date," he said.

The defence counsels to Evans' five codefendants also agreed with Falabi's request for an adjournment.

Responding, Justice Hakeem Oshodi adjourned the case until June 29 for continuation of defence.

"All other defendants should bring their witnesses on that day so that the day will not be wasted," Oshodi said.