26/06/2025
TIMILEYIN AJAYI SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced 31-year-old gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a female corps member. Justice Simon Aboki delivered the verdict after finding Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide.
The court had heard the case, which was originally brought by the police and later taken over by the Nasarawa State Government. Ajayi was charged with one count of culpable homicide, an offense punishable by death under Section 221 of the Penal Code.
Despite pleading not guilty, Ajayi was convicted based on overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. The evidence included videos of the victim's dismembered body, a cutlass, knives, and other items.
The victim's uncle, Samson Adaidu, expressed satisfaction with the judgment, thanking Nigerians for their support throughout the trial. Ajayi's lawyer noted that they would appeal the ruling, while the prosecuting counsel commended the court for upholding justice.
Ajayi has 90 days to appeal the court's decision.
