The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Thursday said an autopsy test was being conducted on the remains of late Dunamis International Church lead singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu.
A police source told The Punch that the autopsy, which should have been done on Wednesday, was delayed because of the absence of some family members, adding that the process started on Thursday at the National Hospital Abuja, where she died.
The source said, “You know there have been speculations about her death. The husband is insisting that he died due to an illness. The autopsy was not done yesterday (Wednesday) because everyone had to be represented before they commence, but some people were absent, that was why they couldn’t do it. It is in stages, but I call tell you that the process commenced today.”
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development.
“The autopsy is part of the investigation,” she added.
The late Osinachi died on Friday at 42.
A popular singer, Frank Edwards, had in a live Instagram video accused Osinachi’s husband, Peter, of maltreating and beating her.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, while quoting the children of the deceased, also said Osinachi was beaten by her husband.
Peter was reportedly arrested and detained at the Lugbe Police Division after the younger brother of the deceased reported the matter.
Meanwhile, the Senate has urged the police and all relevant law enforcement agencies to investigate Osinachi’s death and give the family justice.
The Senate said the lives of all citizens must be accounted for by those in authority.
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, made the call in his remarks moments before the Senate held a minute silence in honour of the deceased.
While coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Orders on Personal Explanation, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (Anambra South), drew the attention of the chamber to the death of the singer.
Reacting to the widely reported news, the Senate President said, “The authorities should investigate the death of this citizen; the life of every citizen must matter. This is one death too many.”
Osinachi: I’m Not Responsible For Her Death – Husband
Pastor Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel artist, Osinachi, had told Police investigators that he is not responsible for the death of his wife.
Debunking allegations of battery, assault and other domestic violence leveled against him by family members and close associates of the popular artist, Peter said the truth was that his wife had been sick for a long time (since November last year) and he has been moving her from one hospital to another in a bid to get her treated
He said he first took his wife to Federal Medical Center in Abuja, later to Gwagwalada General hospital and later to National hospital where she finally died.
Following his statement, he was taken to his home in handcuffs in a Police van in the Lugbe district on Tuesday, for a search for documents or evidence that will help in the investigation of case.
Meanwhile the case has been transferred from Lugbe Police Station to the State Criminal Investigations and Intelligence.
A source said: “He was brought home because he insisted that he did not kill his wife, swearing that his late wife was seriously sick and he took her to several hospitals including Gwagwalada general hospital and Federal Medical Centre for treatment.
“He was taken home to provide evidence of all that he claimed happened”.
FCT Police Spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh confirmed that the Police took Nwachukwu to his house for a search as part of investigation.
The PPRO said, “We went to his house as part of our ongoing investigation on the matter. You don’t expect us to keep him in our custody and go about with the investigation.
Osinachi died on Friday at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja after being admitted for an undisclosed illness for days resulting in the arrest of her husband on allegations of homicide and wife battery.
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