Tragedy has struck Agbor, Delta State, following the gruesome killing of Mrs Adaigbe Ngozi Esther, the Chief Executive Officer of Esty Makeover and a staff member of the Customary Court of Appeal, who was allegedly stabbed to death by unknown assailants while on her way to attend morning Mass.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, 13 July 2026, in Agbor, as the deceased was heading to St. Columba Catholic Church for her regular early morning worship.
Mrs Esther, an indigene of Ogbeisere in Agbor-Obi, had only recently celebrated her wedding, having tied the nuptial knot with her husband, Joseph Emefiele, barely three weeks before the tragic incident.
A resident of the community, who spoke with WawaReporters on condition of anonymity, described the killing as shocking and heartbreaking.
“I was completely shocked when I heard the news. Esther attended morning Mass every day. She was known as
a humble, peaceful and deeply devoted woman.Nobody imagined that her life would end in such a tragic manner,” the source said.
A family member also confirmed the incident in a social media post, expressing profound grief over the loss and describing the deceased as a close relative.
The motive behind the attack has yet to be established, while the identities of the assailants remain unknown.
As of the time of filing this report, the Delta State Police Command had not released an official statement on the incident. Residents have called on security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted.
The killing has thrown the Agbor community into mourning, with family members, friends, colleagues, church members and residents lamenting the death of a promising entrepreneur and public servant whose life was cut short just weeks after her wedding.
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