Oluwatosin OmojuyigbeThe Lagos State Government on Wednesday arraigned a Danish national, Peter Nielsen, for the alleged murder of his Nigerian wife, Zainab, and their three-year-old daughter, Petra, before a Lagos State High Court in Igbosere. The Lagos State police spokesperson, SP Chike Oti, had said marks of violence were found on the deceased, noting that they were allegedly killed in the bedroom and dragged to the kitchen. He said Zainab’s younger sister, Gift, who lived with the family, had reported to the Facility Manager, Bella Vista Tower, Mr Kunle Kukoyi, that her sister was allegedly assaulted by the suspect. 3, of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. However, the defendant’s counsel, O. Shasore, informed the court that the defence would like to carry out a DNA test on Peter.

Source: Punch June 14, 2018 01:30 UTC