Sequel to the recent demise of Gospel Singer Osinachi, the Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a 23-count indictment against Peter Nwachukwu, the late singer’s spouse, in the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court.
The late gospel singer died on April 8th, purportedly as a result of complications from the injuries she received after he assaulted her.
Mr Nwachukwu was charged with culpable homicide in violation of section 221 of the Penal Code, which is punishable by death, according to court documents filed on May 20, 2022 by Mrs Yewande Gbola-Awopetun, Head, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, Department of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Ministry of Justice.
Count one reads “That you Peter Nwachukwu, 56, male, on the 8th of April, 2022 at Aco Estate, opposite police station, Lugbe, Abuja, FCT, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did commit an offence to with: culpable homicide punishable with d€ath in that you caused the death of Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu by your various acts of violence and aggravated assault with the knowledge that her death would be the probable consequence of your acts.”
Count two “Statement of offence: Wilfully placing a person in fear of physical injury contrary to section 4(1) of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 and punishable under the same section of the Act.”
The start of the hearing has yet to be determined.
Sister Osinachi, known for her song “Ekwueme,” died on Friday, April 8 after a severe beating by her husband. She had been on life support for the past two months.
Sister Osinachi was featured in a number of popular gospel songs before her death, including “Nara Ekele” by Pastor Paul Enenche (Dunamis, Abuja), “Ekwueme” by Prospa Ochimana, and many more.
