Gospel Singer Sentenced to Death by hanging for Killing NYSC Member in Nasarawa state.
A widely monitored legal issue between a popular gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi and a murdered National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) member serving in Nasarawa State, has received a verdict.
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The High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday June 26, 2025 has sentenced the well known gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.
⚖️ Court Ruling and Charges
According to the court ruling, Justice Simon Aboki declared Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide punishable by death, under Section 221 of the Penal Code applicable in Northern Nigeria.
The court found that the prosecution presented overwhelming evidence, including a direct confession by the suspect and forensic links to the crime scene.
The Victim: Salome Adaidu
The murdered corper, Salome Adaidu, a graduate of Microbiology, was serving in Nasarawa State under the NYSC scheme. Her sudden disappearance and eventual discovery of her dismembered body sparked outrage across the country.
⚠️ The Shocking Confession
Gospel artist Ajayi confessed to luring the corps member into the scene where he killed her, and try to cover up the crime. However, the court emphasized that the nature of the killing showed premeditation and cruelty, warranting a maximum penalty.
Gospel Singer Sentenced to Death by Hanging
Below is a full breakdown of the case for reference:
Case Summary Table
| Case Summary: Gospel Singer Sentenced for Murder of NYSC Member | |
|---|---|
| Victim | Salome Adaidu, 24-year-old NYSC corps member |
| Convict | Oluwatimileyin “Timileyin” Ajayi, Gospel singer |
| Location of Trial | High Court, Lafia, Nasarawa State |
| Presiding Judge | Justice Simon Aboki |
| Date of Judgment | June 26, 2025 |
| Charge | Culpable Homicide under Section 221, Penal Code |
| Verdict | Guilty |
| Sentence | Death by Hanging |
This news has being verified from many reputable sites in Nigeria which includes: GospelSong Download, Punch and Vanguard
- Reference Links: GospelSong Download: Gospel Singer Sentence To Death
- Vanguard: Killer of Salome Adaidu sentenced to death by hanging
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