- Nigerian Army hands over 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye to Lagos State Police.
- Ayomide Adeleye is accused of kidnapping and murdering FUNAAB student Idowu Christianah, demanding a ₦3 million ransom.
- Handover occurred on September 5, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM.
- Lagos State Police confirm receipt of Adeleye and the initiation of an ongoing investigation.
The Nigerian Army has handed over Ayomide Adeleye, a 23-year-old OOU undergraduate student, to the Lagos State Police.
This move follows the recent abduction and murder of Idowu Christianah, a student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Ayomide Adeleye had been apprehended by the military after allegedly kidnapping and killing Christianah, demanding a ransom of ₦3 million from her family.
In a recent update, Superintendent Ben Hundeyin of the Lagos State Police confirmed the transfer in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
He reported that the handover occurred on September 5, 2024, at approximately 2:00 PM.
“23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye has been handed over to @LagosPoliceNG by 9 Brigade @HQNigerianArmy. The handover took place today, September 5, 2024, at about 1400hrs. Investigation is ongoing,” Hundeyin wrote.
The Lagos State Police have now taken over the investigation into the case, as they work to bring clarity and justice in light of the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Christianah’s death.
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In related news, Nigerian singer Ayra Starr has voiced her profound outrage following the murder of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
The young woman’s life was tragically cut short in a gruesome act of betrayal by Ayomide Adeleye, who has been identified as the primary suspect in the case.
The harrowing details emerged on September 5, 2024, triggering widespread discussions and condemnation across social media.
Adeleye, a 200-level student at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), was apprehended after Christianah was reported missing and later found deceased.
In reaction to the shocking news, Ayra Starr took to her official X (formerly Twitter) page, where she expressed deep shock and disgust over the heinous crime.
The singer passionately called for justice for Idowu Christianah…