Gospel artist Timileyin Ajayi has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who died recently at his residence in Nasarawa State. Ajayi was arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command on January 12 and charged with culpable homicide punishable by death.
During his arraignment before Justice Simeon Aboki at Court 2 in Lafia yesterday, Ajayi denied the charge. The case has been adjourned to March 17 to 20, 2025, for trial.
Speaking after the court session, Stanley Nwaforagu, the Officer-in-Charge of Legal at the Nasarawa State Police Command, expressed confidence in the evidence against Ajayi. He said, “We have overwhelming evidence to sustain the charge, and we are optimistic that justice will be served. The court has committed to an accelerated trial, which is a welcome development.”
Meanwhile, Ajayi’s lawyer, Joseph Tukur, stated his commitment to ensuring a fair legal process for his client.