Osi nacho passed away in April 2022 after allegedly being be@ten by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu.
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to de*th by hanging after finding him guilty of culpable homicide in connection with her death on April 8, 2022.
The court pronounced the sentence on Monday during a ruling delivered by Justice Nwosu-lheme after the court had held that the prosecution had proven the burden of proof placed on it by the law and subsequently found the defendant guilty.
Osinachi passed away in April 2022 after allegedly being be*ten by her husband, Peter Nwachukwu.
While initial reports claimed she died from cancer, testimonies from family, church members, and neighbours revealed that she was a victim of domestic violence.
Witnesses stated that Nwachukwu kicked her in the chest prior to her de*th.
This led to Nwachukwu’s arrest, and he was arraigned on June 3, 2022, by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF), representing the Federal Government.
He faced a 23-count charge, including culpable homicide (punishable by de*th), cr!minal intimidation, cruelty to children, spousal b@ttery, and other offences.
During the trial, the prosecution presented 17 witnesses, including Osinachi’s two children, who testified as prosecution witnesses. Additionally, 25 documents were submitted as evidence.
Nwachukwu testified in his defence, calling four witnesses and presenting four exhibits.
Before sentencing, Nwachukwu’s counsel, Reginald Nwali, pleaded for leniency, while the prosecuting counsel, Mrs.
Aderonke Imala, urged the court to enforce the law.
