Key points:
- Family takes Deborah Okwori home for burial in Benue. Mourners line the road and sing soft hymns.
- Police say her ex, Lintex Ogale, planned the vile act. Officers earlier took him into custody for fresh checks.
- Friends hold a service of songs in Ogun on Sunday. The body leaves Lagos on Tuesday for final rites.
Deborah Okwori’s body reached her Benue home by midnight. Her mum cried hard as friends tried to help. A short video by activist Meddy Olotu shows the sad scene. People held her hands and led her away.
Family and friends began the rites over the weekend. They held a service of songs on Sunday in Ayetoro. They prayed, sang, and shared kind words for Deborah. The simple hall felt heavy with tears and love.
Timeline of rites and travel from Lagos
Relatives kept each plan clear and on time. On Tuesday, they took her from the LASUTH morgue. The convoy then drove through the night to Benue. Burial is set for Wednesday in Oju Local Government.
Police work on linked facts still moves this month. Earlier, officers held Lintex Ogale after fast alerts. Read our update on the arrest of Lintex Ogale. That report shows how quick tips and brave neighbours helped.
How reports say the attack took place
Reports say the ex wore a dispatch rider’s gear. He sought entry to Deborah’s estate with that trick. Guards grew wary, so he jumped the fence fast. He then went toward her flat with clear intent.
Sources add he cut the gas pipe near the door. He hoped fire would spark and cause deep harm. That ploy failed, and he forced his way in. Neighbours called help as they heard loud noise.
Lagos has seen other sharp police steps this month. Detectives opened a forensic probe into Akingboye’s death. The move shows a push for quick, clear crime checks.
Friends keep Deborah’s name alive in soft, kind words. They call her a bright hand in the design world. Many knew her as Deb’rah Porsche on social apps. They say she loved home, work, and her dear mum.
The family thanks all who stood by them. They ask for calm, prayers, and space at this time. People in Benue plan to wear black for the rites. The town now waits to lay her to rest
