A Magistrate Court in Ogba, Lagos State, has ordered that 23-year-old Ayomide Adeyeye be remanded in the Lagos Correctional Facility, Kirikiri. Adeyeye is accused of the murder of Christianah Idowu, a 21-year-old student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). The arraignment, handled by the Lagos State Police Command, took place on Thursday, presided over by Magistrate Seyi Omodara.
Charges Against Adeyeye
The police have filed a two-count charge against Adeyeye, citing violations of both the Kidnapping Prohibition Law of 2017 and the Criminal Law of Lagos State of 2015. The court heard that Adeyeye lured Idowu to his family home, where he attempted to assault her. When she resisted, he strangled her, leading to her untimely death. These charges have sparked outrage and calls for justice across Nigeria.
Demand for Ransom
Reports indicate that after murdering Idowu, Adeyeye took a chilling step by sending a photo of her lifeless body to her friend, Ozobia, while pretending she was still alive. He demanded a ransom of ₦3 million for her release, initiating a widespread search for Idowu. Unfortunately, the case ended in tragedy when her body was discovered on September 1, sending shockwaves through the community.
Swift Arrest and Confession
Following the discovery of Idowu’s body, soldiers from the 174 Battalion apprehended Adeyeye on the same day. During his interrogation, he confessed to the crime, which has raised concerns over similar deaths involving women close to him. Adeyeye is also under investigation for the suspicious deaths of two other women—a former girlfriend who died in 2018 and his biological sister in 2020.
Possible Serial Offender
The nature of Adeyeye’s crimes has prompted authorities to look deeper into the possibility of him being a serial offender. The deaths of his ex-girlfriend and sister bear striking similarities to Idowu’s case, raising alarms about a potential pattern of violence. The Lagos State Police are actively pursuing these investigations to uncover the truth behind the previous deaths linked to Adeyeye.
Ongoing Investigation
As the court proceedings continue, the Lagos State Police are conducting a thorough investigation into the additional allegations against Adeyeye. Authorities are keen to establish whether there is a broader pattern of violence against women in his life. The case has drawn widespread attention, with calls for justice for all the victims involved.
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