The Nasarawa State Government has officially taken over the prosecution of Timileyin Ajayi, who is accused of the gruesome murder of Salome Adaidu, a corps member.

In a statement issued on March 10, 2025, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hauwa Jugbo, confirmed that her office would lead the legal proceedings against Ajayi.

“The Office of the Honourable Attorney-General, Nasarawa State, has taken over the prosecution of Mr. Timileyin Ajayi, the defendant charged with the gruesome murder of late Salome Adaidu,” Jugbo stated.

She said that the move aligns with Governor Abdullahi Sule’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice for all residents of the state, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or religion.

Jugbo assured that a team of legal officers from the Ministry of Justice would see the case through to its logical conclusion, reinforcing the ministry’s dedication to delivering justice.

“I will be leading a team of law officers from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Justice to prosecute the charge against Mr. Timileyin Ajayi to its logical conclusion,” she said.

“The Ministry of Justice remains committed to ensuring that justice is served in this case and in all matters relating to the violation and breach of the laws of the state.”

Ajayi was arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command on January 12 and charged with culpable homicide, punishable by death.

Despite pleading not guilty during his court appearance on January 27, the police assured that they would pursue the case to ensure justice was served.
Stanley Nwaforagu, the officer-in-charge of legal matters at the Nasarawa State Police Command, expressed confidence in the prosecution’s evidence.

“The court is desirous of giving it a speedy, accelerated trial, and it is a welcome development. We have overwhelming evidence to sustain the charge, and we are optimistic that justice will be done,” Nwaforagu said.