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In Lafia, Sharia Law Punishes Those Found With A Woman’s Body, Ajayi Should Face Justice - Sister

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The nation was left in disbelief on Sunday, January 3rd, when the tragic news of Salome Adaidu’s gruesome murder broke. Salome, a 24-year-old NYSC member from Kogi State, met a horrific fate allegedly at the hands of her supposed boyfriend, Timileyin Ajayi. Reports indicate that her head was severed, and her body dismembered, a crime so brutal that it has sent waves of fear and outrage across the country.

Since Salome’s untimely death, multiple accounts of the incident have surfaced, leaving many unanswered questions. The details remain disturbing, and as investigations continue, the nation watches, demanding answers and justice.

In an emotional interview with Channels TV, Salome’s sister, Patience Adaidu, called for swift action against the perpetrator. She emphasized the need for justice, drawing attention to how crimes of this nature are handled in different parts of the country.

"In Lafia, Sharia Law punishes those found with a woman’s body. Ajayi should face justice," she declared, sparking conversations on whether stricter laws should be enforced nationwide to curb gender-based violence.

Salome’s case is not the first of its kind. Over the past few years, there have been numerous reports of young women falling victim to similar heinous crimes. The rise in gender-based violence, ritual killings, and domestic homicides raises serious concerns about women’s safety in Nigeria. Many are now calling for stronger legal actions, community awareness, and better protection measures to prevent such tragedies.

With the public outrage growing, the authorities have a responsibility to ensure that Ajayi is held responsible for his actions. Legal expert argue that the case should be treated as murder with intent, carrying the maximum penalty under Nigeria law. Advocate group and citizens alike are urging law enforcement agencies to speed up investigation and ensure that justice is served without compromise.

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