Chimera Arinze, the co-defendant with alleged kidnap kingpin, Evans, has died. He was reported to have died from complications from HIV
The accomplice and co-defendant of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, a.k.a Evans, Chiemeka Arinze, has died.
Arinze was charged alongside Evans, Joseph Emeka, and Udeme Upong with the attempted kidnap of Chief Vincent Obianodo, the Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors.
The alleged kidnappers were arraigned before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of Ikeja Special Offences Court.
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They are equally facing a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, attempt to kidnap, sale, and transfer of firearms.
According to his death certificate obtained by NAN on Monday, Arinze passed away at 9.08 pm on Nov. 26 as a result of cardiopulmonary arrest.
The death certificate which was issued by Ajeromi General Hospital, Ajegunle, signed by Dr. B.E Salisu indicated that the deceased, who died at the age of 45, was also suffering from complicated Advanced HIV.
An official of the correctional facilities who spoke under anonymity, said Arinze, who has been battling with ill health, was rushed from the hospital of the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Center to a General Hospital on Friday where he passed away.
His lawyer told NAN that he intends to inform the court of Arinze’s demise and apply to withdraw from the case.
(NAN)
