FG slams homicide charges against husband of Singer, Osinachi

The Federal Government has instituted a legal action against Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.

The Attorney-General of the Federation slammed 23-count charges against Peter over the death of his wife

Osinachi died on April 8 after allegedly suffering domestic violence from her husband, Peter who was arrested while an autopsy was carried out.

The autopsy result has been released to the Police

Peter has now been dragged before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, with culpable homicide, contrary to section 221 of the Penal Code, which is punishable with death.

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 death 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.”