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*Osinachi's Husband Sentenced to Death by Hanging*

By Mabeni Aboh

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi, to death by hanging for culpable homicide. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme found Nwachukwu guilty of the charge, ruling that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.

The court also sentenced Nwachukwu to various prison terms and fines on other counts, including cruelty to children and spousal battery. The late gospel singer had died on April 8, 2022, at the age of 42, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice after her children and fans accused Nwachukwu of battering her to death.

Nwachukwu was arraigned on a 23-count charge bordering on culpable homicide punishable with death, among others. The prosecution called 17 witnesses, including Osinachi's children, while the defense called five witnesses.