Housekeeper arraigned for alleged attempt to kidnap employer

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An 18-year-old housekeeper, Evelyn Angese, who allegedly attempted to kidnap her employer for a N5 million ransom with others still on the run, was on Monday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Angese, whose address is unknown, is standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempted kidnap, threat to life and demanding a ransom.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against him by the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Tubi Olajide, told the court that the accused committed the offences on Aug. 22, 2016, at No. 32a, Balogun St., Lagos Island.

Olajide said the accused with others still at large also threatened to kill the complainant (name withheld) and her children in a bid to abduct her.

“The accused sent text messages to the woman’s phone, threatening to kidnap and kill her and her…

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