Lintex Ogale: Nigerians demand #Justice4Deborah over murder of Benue girl by ex-lover

Outrage has trailed the gruesome killing of a young Benue woman, Deborah Moses, popularly known as Deb’rah Porsche, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, identified as Lintex Ogale, in Lagos State.

Deborah, a fast-rising interior designer who had just completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), was reportedly attacked in her residence after Ogale allegedly disguised himself as a dispatch rider, gained entry into her estate by scaling a fence, cut the gas pipe in an attempt to trigger an explosion, and eventually forced his way into her apartment before stabbing her multiple times.

The suspect, said to be from Otukpo in Benue State, was overpowered and handed over to the police after pretending to be dead at the scene.

The incident has sparked a wave of reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing anger and demanding justice under the trending hashtag #Justice4Deborah.

Bishop Joseph Afolabi Light described the act as “terrible and sad,” calling on youths to turn to God instead of seeing relationships as casual fun. Comrade Ikorjime Samuel Samproper said surrendering to Jesus was the only way to overcome temptations of anger and violence.

Others lamented the rising cases of Idoma girls losing their lives in failed relationships. “The death of our Idoma girls recently over relationship is becoming alarming. God comfort the family,” wrote Grace Stephen.

Edward Abu suggested the suspect’s anger may have stemmed from financial investments he claimed to have made in Deborah’s education, but stressed that such did not justify murder. “The guy has an evil heart… that can never justify his evil actions,” he said.

Austola Ogbans Ali condemned the act in strong terms, writing: “He who killed by sword should also die by sword.” Similarly, Loveth Onazi added: “Is it by force? Please guys be careful out there.”

Onoja Andy Igoche questioned the security lapses that allowed the suspect to gain access: “The security guards have some explanation to do—how can someone scale a fence and cut pipes without being noticed?”

For Gabriel Okoh, the killing reflects a wider decay in values: “Our youths must learn emotional intelligence. A relationship ending is not the end of life. This barbaric act is shameful.”

Mercy Okoh declared: “Is it now by compulsion? May God grant her soul eternal rest. I pray the guy gets all the punishment he deserves.”

Favour Onoja wrote: “Deborah did not deserve to die this way. This is wickedness of the highest order. The law must take its course.”

Oche Ejeh warned against misplaced priorities in love: “Investing in someone is good, but don’t make it an excuse for bondage. If it doesn’t work, let go. Taking a life is never an option.”

Princess Ene Obi added: “This is becoming too much. How many more young women must die before society takes gender-based violence seriously?”

As calls for justice mount, activists and concerned Nigerians insist that the case must not be swept under the carpet, stressing that Deborah’s death should serve as a wake-up call for stronger laws and community action against toxic relationships and violence against women.

Police authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the matter.