Federal High Court in Lagos has adjourned Evans
case till July 27 the fundamental rights suit against Inspector-General of Police
Ibrahim Idris filed by kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, more popularly
known as Evans.
Justice Chuka Obiozor adjourned the case on Thursday due to
the failure of Evans’ lawyer, Olukoya Ogungbeje, to pay the punitive sum of
N20,000, which the court ordered on July 13.
The defense lawyer for the police, Effiong Asuquo, explained to the
judge that Mr. Ogungbeje gave him a post-dated check for N20,000, which he
rejected on the grounds that it violated the court’s order.
Justice Obiozor agreed and ruled that the court would not hear
Evans’ case until the lawyer pays the fine to the police. He further ordered
Evans’ counsel to ensure service of the application on the Inspector-General of
Police in Abuja.
He then adjourned the matter to Thursday, July 27.
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