Interior designer Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, was murdered in Lagos by her ex-boyfriend who disguised as a dispatch rider to gain access to her home before stabbing her to death.
An interior designer, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, has been murdered in Lagos by her ex-boyfriend, months after she ended their relationship.
The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, has sparked outrage among family members, neighbours, and rights activists, who are demanding justice for the young woman.
A police officer confirmed the case to Vanguard, stating that it was first reported at the Oko-Oba Division before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti.
According to reports, the suspect disguised as a dispatch rider to gain entry into the estate where Moses lived. When security operatives became suspicious, he scaled the fence and broke into her apartment after attempting to trigger an explosion by cutting her gas pipe. He allegedly stabbed her multiple times until she died.
Relatives revealed that Moses ended the relationship more than a year ago but had continued to receive threats from the suspect. “They have broken up for more than a year now. But this guy refused to move on. He keeps making statements like, ‘If I don’t have you, nobody will. If I don’t marry you, blood will flow,’” a family member said.
Moses had just completed her National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme and was said to be gradually building her career. Neighbours restrained the suspect after the attack before handing him over to the police.
He remains in custody, while activists and family members have called for a thorough investigation, warning that the case must not be swept under the carpet.
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