Ogun State Magistrate Remands Nurse Over Alleged Conspiracy and Murder of NYSC Corps Member Following Failed Abortion

Nurse Kehinde Adesanya remanded over the alleged murder of NYSC member Victoria Ariyo in Ogun State. Read the full details on the court charges and legal fallout.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 26, 2026, 11:17 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria

The Judicial Response to a Tragic Loss in Abeokuta

A Magistrates’ Court in Isabo, Abeokuta, has taken decisive action in the case of Victoria Ariyo, a 23-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member whose death has sparked national concern. Magistrate Mrs. O.O. Sam-Obaleye ordered the 60-day remand of Kehinde Adesanya, a professional nurse accused of administering the substances that led to Ariyo’s fatal complications. The court's decision ensures the defendant remains in custody at the Ibara Correctional Centre while the State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) reviews the case for formal legal advice. This move underscores the gravity of the allegations, which have transitioned from a regulatory medical issue to a capital criminal matter.

Romantic Entanglements and Fatal Consequences

The details emerging from the investigation suggest that Ariyo, who was serving under the Abeokuta South Local Government Area, was involved in a romantic relationship with her Local Government Inspector (LGI), Abass Olalekan. Following the discovery of a pregnancy, the pair allegedly sought to terminate the term, an act that resulted in the severe medical complications that ultimately claimed Ariyo's life. Olalekan was previously arraigned on charges of conspiracy and attempted abortion; despite pleading not guilty, he was granted bail in the amount of N500,000. The case has cast a harsh light on the power dynamics within the NYSC structure and the desperate measures taken to hide fraternization.

Formal Charges: From Conspiracy to Murder

The charge sheet against Adesanya is extensive, featuring a four-count charge that escalates the severity of the prosecution's case. Count I and III allege conspiracy to commit felony and murder, respectively, while Count II specifically addresses the unlawful attempt to procure an abortion by supplying drugs. Most critically, Count IV charges the defendant with the unlawful killing of Victoria Olapeju Ariyo, citing Section 319 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun State. Police Counsel Solomon Babalola argued that the drugs provided by Adesanya between January and March 2026 were the direct cause of the victim's death, necessitating a strict remand period while evidence is finalized.