In a chilling case that captured nationwide attention, the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has delivered a firm verdict in the murder of Salome Adaidu, a promising member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
The presiding judge, Justice Simon Aboki, found the accused, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, guilty of culpable homicide for the brutal killing and dismemberment of the young corps member. The court has sentenced him to death by hanging in accordance with Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which prescribes the death penalty for such offences.
🧑⚖️ The Judgment
During the ruling, Justice Aboki stated that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, and described the act as inhumane, gruesome, and deserving of the highest punishment under the law.
“The sanctity of life must be respected,” the judge emphasized. “This court will not shy away from its responsibility to ensure justice is served.”
🕊️ A Life Cut Short
Salome Adaidu, who was serving her nation through the NYSC program, was reportedly murdered in cold blood — her dismembered body later discovered under disturbing circumstances. The case sparked outrage and calls for justice from civil society, youth groups, and human rights advocates across the country.
📣 Public Reactions
Many Nigerians have taken to social media to express both relief and sorrow — relief that justice has finally been served, and sorrow for a young woman whose life was taken far too soon.
Community leaders, youth organizations, and NYSC members across the country have described the judgment as a “landmark ruling” that sends a strong message to potential offenders.
At FaceToface TV, we join the voices calling for justice, accountability, and stronger protection for youth corps members across Nigeria. This judgment, though a step toward closure, is a stark reminder of the dangers young Nigerians still face while serving their country.
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