A shocking and horrifying incident unfolded in Orozo, Abuja, on Sunday, January 12, 2025, as gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi was apprehended with the severed head of his girlfriend during a church service.
The disturbing scene occurred when churchgoers, who were gathered for a regular Sunday service, noticed a suspicious man carrying a sack. The suspicion arose when a fellow congregant decided to approach and inspect the contents of the sack. Inside, to their horror, was the fresh severed head of a young woman, whose identity was later confirmed to be that of Ajayi’s girlfriend.
Umaru Caleb, a member of the church who was present during the incident, shared the shocking discovery on social media. “I thought I just used to watch things like this until I experienced one ‘Live’ today,” Caleb wrote on Facebook. “I got the shock of my life as we apprehended a Yahoo ritualist with a human head (his girlfriend) inside a nylon close to our church as we were holding service.”
Caleb went on to describe the details of the discovery. “The girl was fair-complexioned, and her hair was braided in a stylish ‘million braids’ fashion. It was clear that she had recently styled her hair before her life was tragically cut short,” he said. The church member immediately raised an alarm, causing panic among the congregation. Others rushed outside, where they found Ajayi being confronted by a growing crowd.
As the crowd gathered, the suspect was reportedly beaten by the mob, who were desperate for answers. In the midst of the chaos, Ajayi was forced to explain the circumstances behind the gruesome crime. “He said the remaining body of the girl is still in his house,” Caleb later confirmed. Ajayi allegedly admitted to having an argument with his girlfriend, which escalated into violence.
According to Ajayi’s account, the confrontation turned deadly when his girlfriend grabbed a knife. In an attempt to disarm her, Ajayi claimed that he accidentally stabbed her. He confessed to dismembering her body in an effort to conceal his crime. The singer reportedly revealed that the rest of her remains were in his home.
“I was shocked to hear that the suspect had not only killed her but dismembered her body,” said another witness, who preferred to remain anonymous. “It was something no one expected from someone who seemed so gentle, especially as a gospel singer.”
Ajayi’s confession was captured on video, showing him seated on the ground as he was questioned by the crowd. In the video, the suspect claimed that the altercation had been sparked by an emotional argument, and he expressed regret over the events that transpired. Despite his remorseful tone, the mob was unforgiving, and police were soon called to the scene to take him into custody.
The incident has left the local community in shock, with many struggling to comprehend the nature of the crime. One church member remarked, “This is the kind of thing you never think could happen in your own church or to someone you know. It’s a tragedy all around.”
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was reportedly in a romantic relationship with Ajayi for over a year. Sources revealed that she had recently been grieving the loss of her father, who passed away in June. Despite the personal tragedy, she had reportedly hoped that her relationship with the gospel singer would eventually lead to marriage.
Family members of the victim are said to be devastated by the news, and local authorities have expressed their condolences, though an official statement from the Abuja Police has yet to be issued regarding the incident. The family has also refrained from making any public statements about the case at this time.
As investigations continue, police are expected to search Ajayi’s home for additional evidence. Given the disturbing nature of the crime and the fact that the suspect is a well-known public figure, the incident has sparked widespread media attention across the country. Ajayi’s career in gospel music has come to a sudden and tragic end, with many questioning how someone so seemingly devoted to faith could commit such a heinous act.
This arrest has also raised broader concerns about domestic violence and the hidden dangers of toxic relationships, even among public figures. “We often hear of similar incidents in the news, but when it happens so close to home, it’s a wake-up call for all of us,” said a local resident, who added that such violence should not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The case is now in the hands of the Abuja Police, who will be investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder and the dismemberment of the victim’s body. Timileyin Ajayi remains in police custody, awaiting further interrogation.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves throughout Abuja and beyond, as residents grapple with the grisly details of what led to the death of a young woman at the hands of someone she trusted.
In the meantime, local church leaders have condemned the actions of the gospel singer, calling for justice for the victim and offering support to the grieving family. “No one, no matter their profession or background, should ever resort to violence in their relationships,” said Pastor Solomon Okoro of the Orozo Baptist Church. “This is a painful reminder that evil can sometimes hide behind the most unsuspecting faces.”
