In a shocking turn of events, Ayomide Adeleye, a 23-year-old Nigerian man, has been arrested for the gruesome murder of his friend, Christianah, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (Funaab). The arrest sparked widespread outrage, leading to the hashtag #JusticeForChristianah.
Ayomide and Christianah had been friends since childhood. They attended the same church and grew up together in the same neighborhood, making the tragic incident even more horrifying. According to reports, Christianah took shelter at Ayomide’s mother’s shop during a downpour. When the rain became heavier, he invited her to his house, where he attempted to assault her sexually. After she resisted, Ayomide allegedly killed her in cold blood.
Disturbingly, after the murder, Ayomide still demanded ransom money from Christianah’s family, giving them false hope that she was alive. He had previously abducted her, and after collecting the ransom, he buried her in a secret location. His actions revealed a chilling pattern, as it was also reported that Ayomide had killed his ex-girlfriend under similar circumstances.
The Nigerian Police Force arrested Ayomide on the heels of a nationwide manhunt following a thorough investigation. His arrest has sent shockwaves across the country, with many expressing anger over how such a heinous act could be carried out by someone so close to the victim.
Christianah’s family and friends are now calling for swift justice, as more details about Ayomide’s violent history emerge. He is being held in custody, and investigations are ongoing.
