Gospel artiste Timileyin Ajayi has pleaded not guilty to charges of culpable homicide in connection with the death of Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, in Nasarawa State.

Ajayi was arraigned before Justice Simon Aboki at the High Court of Justice in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Monday, January 27, 2025. He faces a charge of culpable homicide, punishable by death, under Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria.

The 32-year-old was arrested on January 12 for the murder of Adaidu, who had been serving at Nicon Insurance in Abuja before her tragic death.

Adaidu was killed after visiting Ajayi’s residence in the Papalana area of New Karshi, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.

During his earlier police interrogation, Ajayi confessed to the crime, claiming that Adaidu, who he said was his girlfriend, had cheated on him. He expressed no remorse for his actions.

Ajayi’s trial is ongoing, and further details will be revealed as the case progresses.