Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging.
The ruling, delivered on April 28, 2025, found Nwachukwu guilty of culpable homicide in connection with his wife’s death on April 8, 2022.
Key Details:
- Legal Proceedings: Nwachukwu was arraigned on June 3, 2022, on a 23-count charge, including culpable homicide, spousal battery, cruelty to children, and criminal intimidation. The prosecution presented 17 witnesses, including two of the couple’s children, and tendered 25 exhibits.
- Court’s Decision: Justice Nwosu-Iheme ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. Nwachukwu was sentenced to death by hanging on Count 1 and received additional prison terms and fines for other charges.
- Defense Plea: Before sentencing, Nwachukwu’s counsel pleaded for leniency, but the court upheld the law, emphasizing the severity of the crime.