Christiannah Idowu kidnapped and killed in Lagos

In a heartbreaking incident, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Christiannah Idowu, was reportedly killed after being kidnapped between Ikorodu and Yaba, Lagos State.

While traveling from her home in Itaoluwo, Ikorodu, to the University of Lagos in Yaba for industrial training, Christiannah was abducted.

Security agencies arrested the suspect following a joint effort.

A post shared on X by user @letter_to_jack, which has since gone viral, revealed how intelligence agents tracked down the abductor using information linked to the ransom payments.

The post read:

“On the 19th of August 2024, Christiannah Idowu was declared missing after her parents were contacted by her abductors using her own WhatsApp contact.

“The first contact with the parents was established around 8:49 pm after which they sent photos of the victim in captivity to them using the WhatsApp ‘view once’ feature.”

The abductors demanded N1,500,000 in ransom, but Christiannah’s parents managed to raise N350,000.

“The abductor then requested that the money be sent to a bet account through a bank deposit channel,” the tweet added.

After receiving the money, the suspect stopped communicating with the family, sparking concerns for her safety.

Suspect arrested after confession

Investigations into the abduction revealed a series of bank transactions linked to Christiannah’s account, ultimately leading to the suspect.

“Investigation by intelligence operatives began on the 26th to unravel details of the account number.

“By the 29th, intelligence operatives had confirmation from the bank that the BVN linked to the masked betting account allegedly belonged to the account owner…

“Who also operates the Wema Bank account,” the tweet continued.

Further findings showed the suspect had a mutual relationship with the victim, as their social media interactions suggested.

Armed with this information, the authorities tracked his phone activities to his parents’ house in Ikorodu.

There, “gallant personnel of the Nigerian army 174bn swooped in on the suspect to conduct the arrest.”

“On September 3, the suspect reportedly confessed to the father and the soldiers that he killed the girl and buried her in their house,” @letter_to_jack wrote.

The tragic event has sparked outrage across social media, with the hashtag #JusticeForChristianah gaining traction as many Nigerians demand justice.

Concerns have arisen over similar incidents linked to the suspect, who allegedly caused the deaths of other individuals in the past.

#JusticeForChristiannah

The brutal murder of Christiannah has ignited significant public outrage, particularly on social media platforms.

The crime has spurred a massive online campaign with the hashtag #JusticeForChristianah.

Nigerian social media users express anger and sadness, calling for justice on X (formerly Twitter) over the incident.

Many prominent figures have added their voices to the outcry, including Grammy-nominated artist Ayra Starr, who posted:

“Stop killing us! Stop raping us! Women deserve better.”

The incident has brought significant focus to the pervasive issue of gender-based violence.

Her message alone reached over a million users and helped amplify the hashtag’s momentum.

Other influencers, such as Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, have called for the prosecution of the suspect.

They also seek accountability for family members who may have helped cover up earlier crimes linked to the same individual.

Social media users continue to urge Nigerian authorities to ensure swift justice and reforms that would better protect women​.

The hashtag #JusticeForChristianah has evolved into a rallying cry.

It draws attention to systemic issues such as the ineffectiveness of law enforcement and the vulnerability of young Nigerian women.

Social media’s role in highlighting this case shows how public pressure can drive accountability in tragic situations.

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