Husband of late gospel Singer, Osinachi sentenced to death by hanging
Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi, has been sentenced to death by hanging.
Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, delivered the judgment on Monday, finding Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with his wife’s death on April 8, 2022.
Nwachukwu faced a 23-count charge filed by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, including homicide, spousal battery, cruelty, and criminal intimidation. Throughout the trial, the prosecution presented 17 witnesses, including two of the couple’s children, and submitted 25 documents as evidence. Nwachukwu testified in his own defense alongside four other witnesses and tendered four exhibits.
Despite a plea for mercy from his lawyer, Reginald Nwali, the prosecution, led by Mrs. Aderonke Imala, urged the court to apply the maximum penalties.
Justice Nwosu-Iheme sentenced Nwachukwu to death by hanging on count one and handed him additional prison sentences ranging from six months to three years on other counts. He was also fined ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 on two separate charges.
