Gospel Singer Osinachi’s Husband Sentenced to Death

A court in Nigeria has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of culpable homicide.

Justice Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, delivered the judgment on Monday, April 28, ruling that the prosecution had successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Nwachukwu was charged with the death of his wife, who died on 8 April 2022. He was arraigned on 3 June 2022 by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, facing a 23-count charge including culpable homicide, criminal intimidation, spousal battery, and cruelty to children.

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During the trial, the prosecution called 17 witnesses, including two of the couple’s children. Twenty-five documents were tendered as exhibits. In his defence, Nwachukwu testified personally, called four witnesses, and submitted four exhibits.

Before sentencing, Nwachukwu’s lawyer, Reginald Nwali, pleaded for leniency. However, the prosecution, led by Mrs Aderonke Imala, urged the court to impose the full weight of the law.

Justice Nwosu-Iheme sentenced Nwachukwu to death by hanging on the first count of culpable homicide. He was also sentenced to two years’ imprisonment each on counts 2, 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, and 18; six months on count 10; and three years on count 11. Additionally, he was fined ₦500,000 and ₦200,000 on counts 6 and 7 respectively.