An Enugu Magistrate’s Court has postponed the arraignment of Okah Kingsley Chukwuagozie, popularly known as Evergreen, who is facing charges of forcible entry, malicious damage, and conspiracy.
The case was adjourned after Chukwuagozie failed to appear in court.
Chief Magistrate O.S. Chukwuani, who presided over the session on Friday, January 30, 2025, rescheduled the matter for February 14, 2025.
The decision followed a statement from the defence counsel, G.O. Asogwa, who informed the court that his client was unwell.
The prosecution, led by C.C. Ugwu, did not oppose the request for adjournment.
The charges allege that on April 23, 2024, Chukwuagozie and others, who are still at large, unlawfully entered a property in Ndiaga Amechi Uwani, disrupting the peace.
The land in question is said to be owned by Sunday Nnaji White, who was in possession at the time.
Additionally, the defendants are accused of destroying fences, gates, and a building under construction, with damages estimated at over ₦45 million.
The alleged offences violate Sections 496(a), 115, and 415(1) of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004.
In a related development, an Enugu court had earlier issued an injunction in a separate land dispute, barring Evergreen and others from any activities on the contested “Ururu Ike Land” in Amodu, Nkanu West LGA.
The order prohibits harassment, arrests, construction, or sale of the land until the court hears the Motion on Notice.
The court will reconvene on February 14, 2025, for the arraignment.
