LASG set to prosecute Danish husband of late singer, Zainab

LASG set to prosecute Danish husband of late singer, Zainab

The Lagos State Government said all is set for the prosecution of Peter Nielson, a Danish national, for the murder of his Nigerian wife, singer, Zaina

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The Lagos State Government said all is set for the prosecution of Peter Nielson, a Danish national, for the murder of his Nigerian wife, singer, Zainab, and their three-year-old daughter, Petra, in Banana Island area of Ikoyi on April 5, 2018. The State Government, in a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, said forensic investigation into the matter revealed overwhelming and compelling evidence to the effect that the suspect killed his wife and daughter.

The Attorney General said a prema facie case (evidence) of murder had already been established against the suspect contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, adding that he would be prosecuted at the High Court of Lagos State for the crime.