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The Digest:

Deborah Okwori, the fashion designer allegedly murdered by her jilted lover in Lagos, has been laid to rest in her hometown in Benue State amid emotional scenes. The burial was marked by a heart-wrenching tribute from her mother, who danced around the casket, stating, “Since you did not wait to dance at my burial, I’ll dance for you instead.”

Key Points:
  • Deborah Okwori, known as Deb’rah Porsche, was buried in Ugaga Ohuhu Owo, Benue State.
  • She was allegedly stabbed to death by Lintex Ogale in Lagos on September 3, 2025.
  • Her mother danced around the casket in a poignant display of grief and love.
  • The suspect, Ogale, has been arrested and remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Center.
  • Deborah was pronounced dead at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.
  • Family, friends, and community members gathered to pay their respects.
  • The case highlights recurring incidents of gender-based violence in Nigeria.
The burial underscores the profound personal tragedy behind gender-based violence statistics, where mourning families are left to grapple with irreversible loss.

Sources: Daily Post, Family Statements