Nigerian Army arrest suspected killer of FUNAAB student, hands him over to the police for further investigation

Concerned Nigerians have requested further prosecution of the suspect in the case.

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, who allegedly kidnapped and killed Idowu Christiana, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Ogun State.

The deceased was abducted on Monday, August 19, 2024, by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State.

A family member of the deceased revealed that the abductors initially demanded a ransom of N3 million but after much persuading, the abductors accepted N350,000. The money was sent then sent to their account but they refused to free the kidnapped student.

Speaking with a correspondent of the Punch, the spokesperson, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Olabisi Ayeni confirmed Ayomide’s arrest.

Ayeni said that the suspect was arrested by the soldiers of the 174 Battalion in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

He said, “Yes. I am aware of the issue. We arrested him and the 9 Brigade Nigerian Army will be handing him over to the Lagos State Police Command today, so you can liaise with them for further information.”

The president of the Student Union Government of FUNAAB, Ibrahim Adeyemi, has also confirmed Christiana’s death saying, “The union can confirm that she was reportedly killed by her abductor. We will be addressing the matter soon.”

The news of Christiana’s death has raised concerns on popular microblogging platform X. Many concerned Nigerians have demanded justice for the innocent lady, with “#JusticeforChristiana” trending on the platform.

One user wrote, “Our friend, Christiana is dead, a Funaabite; was abducted by this Ayomide, a student of Philosophy in OOU, Ogun State. We want justice for our friend. The suspect is reportedly at 174 Battalion in Ikorodu. We demand justice. He must face the wrath of the law.”