Nigerians are calling for justice following the tragic murder of Christianah Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Idowu was allegedly murdered and buried in a shallow grave by her friend, Adeleye Ayomide, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Adeleye who has been tagged as a serial killer has reportedly having allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend in 2018 and his own sister in 2020.
His parents were reportedly aware of his actions.
Twitter influencer, @Letter_to_Jack brought the incident to light on social media.
HOW A ‘FRIEND’ REPORTEDLY MURDERED CHRISTIANNAH IDOWU AND BURIED HER IN HIS COMPOUND.
A detailed report from trusted sources:
On the 19th of August 2024, Christiannah Idowu was declared missing after her parents were contacted by her abductors… pic.twitter.com/rXKHIgY5oQ
— Man of Letters. (@Letter_to_Jack) September 4, 2024
According to reports, Christianah was declared missing on August 19, 2024.
Her family had received a ransom demand after photos of her in captivity were sent via WhatsApp, Dockaysworld gathered.
Despite complying with some of the demands, communication with the abductors ceased after August 23.
Investigators eventually tracked the suspect through financial transactions linked to the ransom.
Adeleye was arrested at his parents’ house in Ikorodu, Lagos, after his phone activity was traced.
During the arrest, Christianah’s phone and other incriminating evidence were found in his possession.
He later confessed to the murder, and investigations are ongoing to confirm his involvement in the previous deaths.
The case has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians demanding swift justice for Christianah and the other victims.
Shola wrote: “People like this deserve everything bad happening to them. They don’t deserve to be around humans like us. I hope his victim gets justice as soon as possible”
Sincerely AO commented: “Women deserve better. The justice system in nigeria has failed women repeatedly.
#JusticeForUmoren
#JusticeForBarakat
#JusticeforUwa
#JusticeforAugusta
#JusticeForMercy
#JusticeForChristianah”
Aproko Doctor tweeted: “The members of his family who also covered up the previous murders should face the law. #JusticeForChristianah”
Yemie Fash posted: “Adding my voice to #JusticeForChristianah, I stand in solidarity with all those calling for accountability and justice for the tragic loss of a young life. We must demand answers and ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions. cc: @PoliceNG”
Favourite Ada wrote: “If he was jailed for those crimes he committed, Christianah will still be alive, I am so sorry Nigeria happened to you #justiceforchristianah”
