Heartbreak and anger are sweeping through Sapele, Delta State, following the tragic death of Excel Ukeredi Peace, a young mother allegedly murdered by her baby daddy on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The suspect, whose name is being withheld pending police confirmation, is currently in custody at the Sapele Police Station as public calls for justice grow louder.
Family sources revealed that Excel had repeatedly expressed her desire to end the troubled relationship in the weeks leading up to her death. Screenshots of her final messages, now circulating widely on social media, show her pleading for peace and freedom from what she described as “emotional and physical torment.”
Friends and neighbors say the late Excel endured months of emotional manipulation and threats, with the suspect allegedly pressuring her to stay despite her clear decision to leave. The relationship, once described as hopeful, reportedly spiraled into toxicity, leaving Excel fearful for her safety.
Following her death, family members allege that attempts are already being made to cover up the crime. They claim there are strong indications that the suspect’s associates are trying to bribe their way through the investigation process. This has prompted the family to publicly appeal to the Delta State Police Command and the Nigeria Police Force for a thorough, transparent investigation.
Social media users have rallied behind the call for justice using hashtags like #JusticeForExcel, #SayNoToGBV, and #DeltaStateMustAct. Influencers, activists, and women’s rights groups have taken to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), demanding accountability and condemning gender-based violence.
Legal observers are urging the Delta State Commissioner of Police to personally monitor the case to prevent any miscarriage of justice. Human rights organizations are also calling for witness protection for Excel’s family and friends, fearing possible intimidation from the suspect’s supporters.
As Excel’s loved ones prepare for her burial, the community remains on edge. The pain of her sudden death, coupled with the fear that justice could be compromised, has sparked a broader conversation on domestic violence and women’s safety across Nigeria.
