Father of slain FUNAAB student demands suspected killer’s whereabouts
Reported By David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
Abeokuta, Nigeria — September 28, 2025 — The father of Christiana Idowu, a 300‑level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has gone public with an appeal for help, nearly a year after her murder. He laments that the case against the alleged killer, 23‑year‑old Ayomide Adeleye, appears stagnant. [1]
Key Details & Background
• In a video obtained by PUNCH, Mr. Idowu Oluwafemi expressed frustration and grief, stating:
“It’s getting to a year now … I’ve not heard anything concerning the case.” [1]
• He described his daughter as a bright scholar and urged Nigerians to assist:
“Please, I’m helpless … I want you Nigerians to come to my aid … I don’t know whether the guy has been released at the moment.” [1]
• According to earlier reports, Christiana was abducted on August 19, 2024, while travelling from her residence in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu to the University of Lagos in Yaba, where she was on industrial training. [2]
• Army officers arrested the suspect, Ayomide Adeleye, who was then handed over to the Lagos Police. [3]
• - The Nigerian Correctional Service later clarified that Adeleye was remanded at the Maximum Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Kirikiri, Lagos, awaiting advice from the Department of Public Prosecution (DPP). [1]
What Remains Unclear & What’s Next
• Despite assurances from authorities, the father claims he has received no updates or communication on progression of the case. [1]
• The police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, affirmed that the suspect remains in custody and that the case is pending DPP’s advice. [1]
• The grieving father’s video appeal has reignited public interest and calls for accountability in the justice system.
Sele Media Africa will continue to follow this story closely — monitoring developments, court updates, and responses from law enforcement and civil society.
Citations:
1. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/video-father-of-slain-funaab-student-demands-suspected-killer-whereabouts/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/funaab-student-kidnapped-in-lagos-murdered-by-abductor/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-killer-of-funaab-student-kidnapped-in-lagos/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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