Tears flowed freely as 300-level student of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ms. Christianah Idowu, was laid to rest in Lagos.
The deceased was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on 19 August.
Her abduction and senseless killing in Ikorodu area of Lagos left her immediate family broken-hearted, bringing great pain and untold sorrow.
Earlier, Lagos State Police Command arrested 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, suspected to have kidnapped and killed Idowu.
Christianah’s murder generated outrage across social media platforms in the country, especially on X.
Using the #JusticeForChristianah, many users including the Nigerian hip pop star, Ayra Starr, demand justice.
In a bid to support the deceased family, social media users especially on X, generated N1,103,000 by Wednesday evening to help with the burial expenses.
The police reportedly exhumed the deceased body during the week and conducted an autopsy. Afterwards, her remains was released to the family for final burial rites.
A private ceremony was held at the Sabo Ikorodu Cemetary in Lagos on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the suspected killer is still in police custody and will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
