THE Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Adeniji Kazeem on Wednesday said all is set for the prosecution of a Danish national, Peter Nielsen for the murder of his Nigerian wife, Zainab popularly called Alizee, and their three-year-old daughter, Petra.
Nigerian Tribune recalls that the gruesome murder took place in Banana Island area of Ikoyi on April 5, 2018.
The State Government, in a statement by the AG, said the 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.
“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, 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 eyewitness account showing without a 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.
Kazeem also said the trial of Nielsen would commence at the High Court as soon as the case is assigned to the trial.