Forensic Report Confirms The Blood Found On Chioma's Cloth In The Alerge Murder Crime Case Belonged To Osifo Ataga

The witness in the ongoing murder trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, late Usifo Ataga, has stated that the DNA blood sample found on Ojukwu's red dress belonged to Ataga. Dr. Richard Somiari, the 11th prosecution witness, is a Director and Consultant for the Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre. He presented his evidence before a Lagos High Court on April 16th.

Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student at the University of Lagos, is facing charges for the murder of Ataga, along with her sister, Chioma Egbuchu, and Adedapo Quadri.

Dr. Somiari confirmed that various items were received as evidence, including a stained red dress, an army green T-shirt, and a DNA sample from Chidinma. Additionally, urine, blood, gastric content, and bile were also collected.

The objective was to establish an evidence triangle connecting the suspect to the crime scene and the victim. Dr. Somiari revealed that the DNA found on the red dress matched that of the victim, Ataga. However, he clarified that the DNA did not match that of Chidinma or the other suspects, Babalola Disu and Oluwatomi Dada.