Gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi sentenced to death for killing NYSC member Salome Adaidu.
Court finds him guilty of brutal, premeditated murder, sparking outrage and calls for justice.
A gospel singer, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The verdict was delivered by the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Ajayi was found guilty of a single count of culpable homicide, which falls under Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria. The section prescribes the death penalty as the punishment for this type of offense.
Presiding over the case, Justice Simon Aboki ruled that the prosecution had proven beyond reasonable doubt that Ajayi murdered and dismembered Adaidu. The court described the crime as heinous and premeditated, noting the brutal nature of the act.
Ajayi, once known in religious circles for his gospel music, reportedly committed the crime under disturbing circumstances that have not yet been fully detailed by authorities. The case has shocked many, especially within the church and NYSC communities, where both individuals were believed to be active and well-known.
Salome Adaidu, the victim, was serving as a corps member in Nasarawa State when the incident occurred. Her tragic death has sparked widespread outrage and renewed conversations around the safety of young Nigerians, especially NYSC members posted to unfamiliar areas.
Ajayi’s sentencing has drawn strong reactions online, with many demanding justice and commending the court for delivering a decisive judgment.
As the case continues to generate public interest, more details surrounding the motive and events leading up to the murder are expected to emerge in the coming days.
