Army hands over suspected killer of FUNAAB student to police
By Uzair Adam
The Nigerian Army has apprehended 23-year-old Adeleye Ayomide, suspected of being the killer of Christiana Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), who was abducted in Lagos State.
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the handover of the suspect on Thursday, following an investigation into the incident.
According to Lagos Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, Ayomide was handed over by the Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade at about 2 p.m. on September 5.
The late Christiana was kidnapped along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road on August 19, sparking public outrage, especially on social media.
The hashtag #JusticeForChristianah has gained traction, with many Nigerians calling for justice.
A user on social media, going by “Man of Letters,” shared details of how the suspect, who was reportedly in a close relationship with Christiana based on their interactions on Instagram, was tracked down.
Security operatives traced Ayomide through his mobile phone, leading to his arrest at his parents’ house in Ikorodu.
Among the evidence recovered from the suspect was the victim’s blue ITEL A56 phone.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to bring justice for the slain student.
