Gospel artiste Timileyin Ajayi, who was arrested for the murder of 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, has pleaded not guilty to the charge of culpable homicide.
The 32-year-old was arraigned in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, on Monday morning, January 27, before Justice Simon Aboki at the High Court.
Ajayi was charged with one count of culpable homicide, a charge that carries the death penalty under Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria.
His arrest followed the tragic death of Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who had been serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja before her untimely passing.
The incident took place on January 12 when Adaidu visited Ajayi’s home in the Papalana area of New Karshi in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
It was there that the young woman’s life was brutally cut short.
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In a press briefing, Ajayi initially confessed to the crime, revealing that he had killed Salome, who he claimed was his girlfriend.
He also reportedly stated that he had no regrets, citing her alleged infidelity as the motive behind the murder.
However, during the court hearing, Ajayi formally pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The case has drawn significant attention, leaving the public shocked by the grim details surrounding the death of the young NYSC member.
As the case proceeds, the court will continue its proceedings, and Ajayi’s fate will ultimately be decided.
The murder has left family, friends, and the community in mourning, and the investigation continues to unfold.
