The trial of convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans suffered a set back yesterday due to the absence of prosecution and Evans co- defendant, Joseph Emeka.
The defendant could not argue his plea bargain application.
Evans was scheduled to argue his plea bargain application before Justice Adenike Coker yesterday.
But during resumed proceedings, the defense counsel, Mr Nelson Onyejaka informed the court about the absence of the defendant.
Onyejaka said he was surprised that the prosecution and the first defendant’s counsel were not present in court.
“I do not know whether they are aware that the case is coming up today”, the defence counsel told the court.
Onyejaka however informed the court that the defendant was still going ahead with the plea bargain.
Owing to the development, Justice Coker ordered that production warrant be issued for re-arraignment and plea bargain outcome.
She adjourned hearing of the plea bargain till November 21.
Evans and his co-defendant were to be re-arraigned on an amended five counts of murder, attempt to murder, conspiracy to commit felony to wit: kidnapping and attempt to murder.
But the prosecution had on May 11 informed the court that the defendants had opted for plea bargain agreement.