Chiemeka Arinze a co-defendant of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, also known as Evans,  has died in prison custody.

Joseph Emeka, one of the co-defendants of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans, on Monday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he was losing sight.

Chiemeka Arinze was facing trial alongside Onwuamadike,  Joseph Emeka, and Udeme Upong,  for the attempted kidnap of Chief Vincent Obianodo, the Chairman of the Young Shall Grow Motors.

They face a seven-count charge of murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, attempt to kidnap and sale and transfer of firearms.

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Chiemeka Arinze was said to have died on Friday, November 26, 2021.