The funeral of Salome Adaidu, a vibrant young lady allegedly murdered by her boyfriend, gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, has been held amidst an outpouring of grief and shock. A heart-wrenching video of the burial ceremony shows mourners overcome with emotion as they bid farewell to the deceased.
Ajayi, a self-proclaimed motivational speaker, was arrested in Nasarawa with Adaidu’s severed head in a polythene bag. He later confessed to the crime, revealing a disturbing sequence of events that led to the tragic murder.
According to Ajayi, the couple had been in a relationship for over a year before a heated argument escalated into violence. He claimed Adaidu attempted to stab him, prompting him to commit the heinous crime.
Her b¥tchered body was finally buried pic.twitter.com/gjWMMwJFoZ
— Chris Ejiofor 𝕏 (@ChrisEjiofor7) January 14, 2025
The nation has been left reeling from the gruesome act, with many expressing outrage and sadness over the senseless killing. Ajayi’s arrest and confession have raised questions about the darker aspects of human nature and the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence.
As the country mourns the loss of Salome Adaidu, her family and loved ones are left to pick up the pieces and seek justice for her brutal murder.