Court remands gospel singer Timilehin Ajayi over killing of girlfriend
The Nasarawa State High Court on Monday remanded gospel singer Timilehin Ajayi at a correctional facility over the alleged killing of his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Adaidu.
Mr Ajayi, whose address was not given, is being charged with culpable homicide.
The state counsel, Stanley Ifeanyi, told the court that Mr Ajayi killed Ms Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps in the FCT.
Mr Ifeanyi said the offence violated section 221 of the Penal Code Law of Northern Nigeria and was punishable with death.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The presiding judge, Simon Aboki, remanded Mr Ajayi at the Lafia Custodial Centre and adjourned the case to March 17 for a hearing.
He pledged to give the case an accelerated hearing because of its seriousness and sensitivity.
(NAN)
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