An Enugu Magistrate’s Court has adjourned the arraignment of Okah Kingsley Chukwuagozie (aka Evergreen) who is facing charges of forcible entry, malicious damage, and conspiracy, after he failed to appear in court.
The case, presided over by Chief Magistrate O.S. Chukwuani on Friday, January 30, 2025, adjourned to February 14, 2025, after the defense lawyer, G.O. Asogwa, told the court that Chukwuagozie was sick.
The prosecution, represented by C.C. Ugwu, did not object to the adjournment.
According to the charges, Chukwuagozie and others still at large allegedly entered a property at Ndiaga Amechi Uwani on April 23, 2024, in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace. The land reportedly belongs to Sunday Nnaji White, who was in peaceful possession at the time.
They are also accused of destroying fences, gates, and an ongoing building project worth over ₦45 million. The alleged offenses are punishable under Sections 496(a), 115, and 415(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004.
The court will reconvene on February 14, 2025, for the arraignment.
Recall that an Enugu court had, in a similar land matter granted an injunction restraining Evergreen, other defendants and their agents from harassing, arresting, constructing, or selling any part of the disputed “Ururu Ike Land” in Amodu, until the court hears the Motion on Notice.
