Alleged Assault: IGP promises justice for Osinachi Nwachukwu’s family

Usman Alkali Baba, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday assured the family of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, of justice. 

The Police chief gave the assurance when he received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, who paid a courtesy visit to him in his office at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

IGP Alkali Baba said investigations over the singer’s death are ongoing, just as he noted that Osinachi’s husband, who has been accused of assaulting her leading to her death, is still in police custody.

He explained that the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force arrested the deceased’s husband at about 5 pm on Sunday 10th April 2022 at their residence in Lugbe, Abuja.

Lamenting the singer’s demise, the IGP said the situation is more heartbreaking as information from sources close to the family and independent witnesses accused the husband of being responsible for her death.

Also commenting, the minister informed that she was at the IGP’s office to discuss issues affecting women in Nigeria, especially in relation to gender and domestic-based violence.

Tallen lamented the rising rate of gender-based violence in Nigeria.

The minister, however called on the police boss to ensure the swift prosecution of the case so as to serve as a deterrent to other offenders.