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Peter Nwachukwu, late gospel singer Osinachi’s husband sentenced to death for her murder
Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide that led to her tragic death.
The ruling was made on Monday, April 28, 2025, by Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja.
Nwachukwu was found guilty of causing the death of Osinachi on April 8, 2022, through a prolonged pattern of abuse. The court determined that the prosecution had successfully met the burden of proof, convicting him on charges of culpable homicide, spousal battery, and cruelty to children.
The trial began in June 2022, with Nwachukwu facing 23 charges, and 17 witnesses were called to testify, including two of Osinachi’s children.
The prosecution also presented 25 exhibits. In his defense, Nwachukwu called four witnesses and presented four exhibits. His defense lawyer, Reginald Nwali, pleaded for leniency, but the prosecution counsel, Mrs. Aderonke Imala, called for the maximum penalty.
In addition to the death sentence, Nwachukwu received several prison terms, including two years for multiple offenses, fines of N500,000 and N200,000 for specific charges, and sentences ranging from six months to three years for additional charges.
This sentencing concludes a high-profile case that has spotlighted domestic violence and the pursuit of justice in Nigeria, especially following the untimely death of Osinachi, a beloved gospel artist.
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