In a heartbreaking turn of events, Christianah Idowu, a student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), was brutally murdered by her close friend, Ayomide Adeleye, following a failed kidnapping plot.
Christianah was abducted while traveling from her home in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu, en route to the University of Lagos for industrial training. Her family was initially asked to pay a ransom of ₦3 million, which was later reduced to ₦350,000. Despite the payment, Ayomide refused to release her, even making further financial demands.
Ayomide, who was arrested after Christianah’s body was discovered buried in his family’s home, confessed to the crime on September 3, 2024. The murder has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, sparking widespread public outrage. Investigators found incriminating evidence linking Ayomide to the crime, including bank records and messages exchanged with Christianah’s family during the ransom negotiations.
Ayomide’s violent past has added to the outrage, with reports surfacing that he was previously linked to the deaths of his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and his sister in 2020.
This history has led many to question why his behavior went unchecked for so long. The murder has spurred social media campaigns demanding justice for Christianah, with the hashtag #JusticeForChristianah gaining momentum.
The tragic incident has brought to light the increasing dangers faced by students in Nigeria and has prompted calls for enhanced security measures to protect vulnerable individuals. Nigerians continue to mourn Christianah’s loss, hoping for swift justice and accountability for her untimely death【9†source】【10†source】.
