Two children of the late popular gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, will testify in the trial of their father for the death of their mother wearing blindfolds.
This ruling was made Tuesday by Justice N.K Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Wuse Zone 2, Abuja,
The father, Peter Nwachukwu, was dragged before the court by the Federal Government on a 23-count charge.
He was alleged to have killed the singer, who died on April 8 and was initially thought to have died of throat cancer.
Following claims that the husband had been assaulting the singer, who sang the popular “Ekwueme” song, and public outcry, Peter Nwachukwu was later arrested and charged before the court.
At the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday, the prosecuting counsel, Aderonke Imana, informed the court that Osinachi’s twin sister and late singer’s children would be called to testify for the prosecution.
She, however, urged the court to protect the children by blindfolding them and putting them in a shield while they testify.
The prosecutor further prayed the court to direct non-parties in the suit to vacate the court when the children are to testify.
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