Ayomide Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ogun State, has been arrested for the kidnapping and murder of Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Adeleye, who knew Christianah from attending the same church in Ogun State, allegedly lured her into his home under the pretense of offering shelter during a heavy rainstorm. He then attempted to assault her, and when she resisted, he killed her.
Following Christianah’s disappearance, Adeleye contacted her family using her phone and demanded a ransom of N3 million. However, his attempt to extort money led to his capture as intelligence officers traced him using his bank details and BVN information provided when he collected the ransom.
The case has sparked outrage, with many calling for swift justice for Christianah and a stronger response to gender-based violence in Nigeria.
