Nigerian man sentenced to life for killing UK student
A UK court has sentenced Adedapo Adegbola to life imprisonment for murdering his former girlfriend, Steph Irons, in Nottingham. The court heard that Adegbola became obsessed after their breakup and attacked Irons at her home. After the killing, Adegbola fled and tried to dispose of evidence before surrendering to police. The victim’s family described her as loving, caring, and full of promise.
What happened
- Adedapo Adegbola was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 23-year-old Steph Irons at her Mapperley home on October 21, 2025.
- Prosecutors said Adegbola ordered knives online and attacked Irons after their relationship ended.
- He stabbed her repeatedly, then fled, discarding evidence along the way.
- Police tracked his movements through several cities before he eventually surrendered.
- The judge imposed a minimum term of 25 years before Adegbola can be considered for release.
