Osinachi’s twin sister testifies she died of domestic abuse, not ulcer

By our reporter| Amarachi Eze, the twin sister to the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has told the federal high court sitting in Abuja that her sister did not die of ulcer.

Testifying before the court on Tuesday, she said Osinachi died as a result of the constant beatings from her husband, as he kicked and punched her frequently.

Osinachi’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu who is facing a 23-count charge bordering on domestic violence and homicide, among others, has since
pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The court, meanwhile has directed that the children of Mr. Peter and late Osinachi Nwachukwu will testify before their father wearing a blindfold and in a shield.

The order is pursuant to Section 2 (1), 160 of the Child Rights Act which recommends testimony under shield for persons under 18.

The prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, had urged the court to protect the children by blindfolding them and putting them in a shield while they testified in court and in the presence of their father.

She further asked that everyone not part of the trial should be out in line with the Child Rights Act.

The defence counsel did not object to it.

Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme granted the application sought by the prosecution in the interest of the children.