Nkem, Ex-Minister’s Brother Bags 15 Years Jail

for Killing Wife

Mr. Nkem Iheanacho, brother to former Minister of Interior, Capt. Emmanuel Ihenaocho has been sentenced to 15 years jail for killing his wife, Regina.

The presiding judge, Justice Raliat Adebiyi found Nkem guilty of killing his wife, Regina as prescribed in Section 227 of Criminal Law of Lagos State.

In sentencing the convict, Adebiyi described Nkem as an educated man who had knowledge of the implications of his action pointing out that the convict had responsibility to take care of the deceased and not to turn her into punching bag or treat her like an animal.

Lawyer to the convict, Mr. Spurgeon Ataene urged the court to temper justice with mercy and gives the convict another opportunity since he is father of three.

Responding, the prosecutor, Ms Olugasa urged the court to do substantial justice in the case. Justice Adebiyi said her judgment is to serve as a lesson to others who are fond of committing domestic violence to stop such act.