The autopsy of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu has concluded.
The Nigerian Police Force has also swiftly communicated the outcome to the ministry of justice’s prosecution department.
The move is expected to bring Peter Nwachukwu, the deceased’s husband, to justice, as eyewitnesses and family members allege he frequently beats his wife.
According to reports, National Hospital Abuja, which carried out the post-mortem, sent its findings to the police.
The Force Headquarters, in turn, forwarded the document to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) office of the Attorney General of the Federation for legal advice.
The spokesperson of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command Josephine Adeh also acknowledged receipt of the autopsy report in a statement.
Part of the statement read: “The result of the autopsy is out and has been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution for vetting and possible prosecution.
The command, therefore, urges members of the public to exercise patience and trust in the process while due diligence is being observed in the pursuit of justice, as updates on the case will be communicated subsequently.”
Peter was said to have a habit of pummeling his wife at any given opportunity, even in front of their children.
Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen said this in a statement she personally signed.
Dame Tallen said Peter Nwachukwu, the husband of the late popular gospel artiste, will be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others, lamenting that the rise in cases of domestic abuse in the country is unacceptable.