The father of Christiana Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians, expressing deep frustration over the slow pace of justice in the case of his late daughter’s murder.
Christiana, who was brutally murdered in 2024, was allegedly killed by 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, now standing trial as the prime suspect. However, one year after her tragic death, her family laments that the legal process has dragged on without meaningful progress, leaving them in anguish.
Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Mr. Idowu said his family has been left heartbroken and abandoned by a justice system that seems unresponsive.
“My daughter was full of dreams, her future was bright. Yet, one year later, the man who took her life is still in court without conclusion. The case keeps being adjourned, and it feels like justice is being delayed deliberately. I am appealing to Nigerians, civil society, and the government — please don’t let my daughter’s death be in vain,” he said, his voice breaking with emotion.
The grieving father further appealed to the Ogun State Government, the Ministry of Justice, and human rights organizations to intervene, stressing that his family is running out of resources and strength to continue the legal battle.
The prolonged trial has sparked concerns among student unions and rights activists, who argue that delays in prosecuting murder cases often embolden perpetrators and erode public trust in the justice system.
Christiana’s colleagues at FUNAAB also held a candlelight procession on campus last week to mark the one-year anniversary of her death, demanding swift justice and pledging not to relent until the case is resolved.
As the trial of Ayomide Adeleye continues, Nigerians are once again confronted with the painful reality of stalled justice in cases of gender-based violence and campus insecurity.
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