A FCT High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging for culpable homicide resulting in her death. Justice Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on April 28, finding Nwachukwu guilty of the offense.
The court held that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, on a 23-count charge, including culpable homicide, criminal intimidation, cruelty to children, and spousal battery.
The prosecution presented 17 witnesses, including Osinachi’s two children, and tendered 25 documents as exhibits. The defense, on the other hand, called five witnesses, including the defendant, and tendered four exhibits.Before sentencing, the defense counsel, Reginald Nwali, pleaded for leniency, while the prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imala, urged the court to apply the law as stipulated.
Justice Nwosu-Iheme, however, found the defendant guilty and sentenced him to death by hanging on Count 1. Nwachukwu also received prison sentences for other counts, ranging from six months to three years, and fines of N500,000 and N200,000 for specific offenses.
The court’s judgment brings closure to the tragic case, which has been ongoing since Osinachi’s death on April 8, 2022. The sentence reflects the severity of the offense and serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting human life and dignity.
