A gospel musician, Oluwatimileyin Ajayi has been arrested in Orozo, a border community between the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and Nasarawa State, after he was found with a severed human head in a black nylon bag during a church service on Sunday.
The incident occurred during a thanksgiving service marking the end of a seven-day fast at the church.
According to the church’s Bible Study Teacher and General Secretary, Caleb Umaru, the suspect’s actions were first noticed by a member, Brother Victor, who saw Ajayi moving suspiciously near a nearby river. Victor alerted another member, Brother Amos, and they approached Ajayi, who was seated at the back of the church.
When he saw them, Ajayi threw a black bag into the river, claiming it contained nothing. His actions raised suspicion, and the church members kept a close watch on him.
“It was almost the end of service around 11am during the final pledge and prayers. A church member, Bro Victor, opened his eyes during prayers and saw someone passing by the river close to the church, carrying a bag and his movement was suspicious. That drew his attention. He called the attention of another brother, Brother Amos,” Umaru explained.
Shortly after, two motorcyclists arrived at the scene, one of whom revealed he transported Ajayi from a neighbouring town, Loko-Tiye, and had noticed blood dripping from the bag.
The bikemen and church members confronted Ajayi, who initially denied wrongdoing but attempted to flee when asked to retrieve the bag. He was eventually caught after a long chase into a nearby bush.
When the bag was opened, it was found to contain the severed head of a young woman, later identified as Ajayi’s girlfriend.
Ajayi was reportedly injured during the confrontation, confessed to killing his girlfriend after a dispute over her phone. He claimed she attacked him with a knife, injuring his hand, and in retaliation, he stabbed her in the neck.
When asked why he was carrying the head, Ajayi alleged that “a woman” instructed him to bring it for her.
Umaru said police officers took Ajayi and the decapitated head away.
“The suspect was found with a fresh human head, and when we got to the scene, we rescued him from being mobbed by the ones who accosted him.
However, the victim has been identified as 24-year-old Salome Enejo; her parents have been contacted and have identified her. She is a National Youth Service Corps member, serving in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the suspect is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital; he was injured when we rescued him.
Also, police have begun a thorough investigation in the matter.
