Nigerian police have picked up Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, over his alleged involvement in the death of his wife.
The Ekwueme’ singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu passed away on April 8 at the age of 42 in a hospital in Abuja.
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Following the shocking news of her death, allegations of constant beatings and bullying by the husband emerged on social media revealing that the 42-year-old lead singer at the Dunamis International Church was kicked in the chest.
Isinachi’s elder sister was said to have also confirmed that the husband kicked her in the chest which led to her being taken to the hospital.
A Police source disclosed that police operatives from the Lugbe Division on Sunday arrested Mr Nwachukeh and that investigation has commenced into the singer’s death as a result of alleged domestic violence.
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Nigeria to await the outcome of the autopsy on the late gospel artiste Osinachi Nwachukwu.
When contacted DSP Josephine Adeh, Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, confirmed the arrest of the later singer’s husband saying, “He is now in our custody. The younger brother of the deceased reported the matter and we have commenced investigation.”
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