Tragedy struck in Lagos as a woman was stabbed to death by her newly hired house help at her residence in the Gbagada area. The victim’s lifeless body was discovered by her son, who found her lying on the staircase with blood everywhere.

The incident occurred at 29, Kiniun-Ifa Street, Sawmill apartment, leaving the neighborhood in shock and disbelief. The suspect, identified only as Peter, fled the scene after committing the heinous act.

According to residents, the victim’s son found her body on Saturday, March 9, indicating that the murder might have occurred days before. Investigations revealed that the house help had resumed work just a week before the tragic incident.

This incident evokes memories of a similar case in Ikeja, where a driver colluded with household members to kill a couple. The gruesome nature of these crimes has raised concerns about the safety of employing domestic staff.

Authorities have arrested a relative of the agent who facilitated the house help’s employment, but the primary agent remains elusive. The police have taken custody of the suspect and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further interrogation.

The victim’s family and the community are reeling from the shock of this senseless act of violence, emphasizing the need for vigilance and thorough background checks when hiring domestic workers.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.