The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said all is set for
the prosecution of a Danish national, Peter Nielsen for the murder of his
Nigerian wife, Zainab, and 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 Office of Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
on the 19th of April, 2018 issued Legal Advice to the effect that a prima facie
case of murder Contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015
has been established against the suspect, Peter Nielsen (M) – a Danish
National. The suspect is therefore to stand trial; before the High Court of
Lagos State for the murder of his Nigerian wife and 3 year old daughter.
“There is overwhelming and compelling evidence both forensic
and direct eye witness account showing without doubt that the victims were
killed by the suspect. There is also evidence that there was a history of
domestic violence against the victim by the suspect,” Kazeem said.
Giving background of the case, the Attorney General recalled
that after news of the alleged murder broke, the police swung into action and
conducted an indepth investigation, while the case file was forwarded to the
Ministry of Justice for legal advice.
“On the 5th /6th April, 2018, the people of Lagos State woke
up to the news that a mother and daughter – Zainab Nielsen and Petra Nielsen
were allegedly murdered in their residence at Banana Island, Lagos.
“The matter was reported at the nearest Police State and the
Nigeria Police immediately began an indepth investigation into the case. On the
10th of April, 2018 the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police, the
Nigeria Police Force ‘D’ Department (CID) Panti, Yaba forwarded the duplicate
case file of their investigations to the Lagos State Ministry of Justice for
legal advice,” he said.
Besides, Kazeem said the trial of Nielsen would commence at
the High Court as soon as the case is assigned to trial.
Great!!!
But hope his embassy won't work towards extraditing him to go stand trial in his country.
For killing the wife and little girl, abeg, he deserves the noose!
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