She Rented an Apartment Just to Beat Me, Ibadan Lash Technician Alleges Planned Attack Over Boyfriend

An Ibadan-based lash technician has shared a disturbing account of how what appeared to be a routine beauty appointment allegedly turned into a carefully planned assault after she was lured to a rented apartment by a woman posing as a client.

In an emotional video circulating on social media, the beauty entrepreneur said the incident began when she received a message on Snapchat from a woman requesting a lash appointment.

According to her, the woman initially asked whether she was based in Lekki, Lagos. She replied that she was in Ibadan but would be travelling to Lagos the following week, even pleading with the prospective client not to patronise another lash technician.

“Last week, the girl texted me on Snapchat. She asked for my location and wanted to know if I was in Lekki. I told her I was in Ibadan. I even begged her not to take her money elsewhere because I would be in Lekki the following week and could do her lashes then.”

The woman, however, reportedly insisted she was already in Ibadan and wanted the service immediately.

The lash technician said the client requested a customised lash set, prompting her to ask for the usual advance payment before confirming the appointment.

Although she noticed that the Snapchat profile appeared unusual, with no photos or personal information, she said she dismissed her concerns after receiving half of the agreed payment.

“When I checked the girl’s Snapchat profile, everything was blank. There were no pictures at all. She later sent half of the payment through POS transfer, and I even addressed her respectfully because I believed she was a genuine customer.”

She said the client stressed that the appointment had to happen quickly because she was travelling back, prompting her to accept a home service appointment at an apartment in the Bodija area of Ibadan.

According to the lash technician, nothing initially suggested she was walking into danger.

On arrival, she said she was welcomed into the apartment, offered a bottle of water and asked to make herself comfortable before setting up her equipment.

As someone who regularly records parts of her home service appointments with clients’ permission, she said she attempted to ask whether she could film the session.

“When I entered, she opened the door for me. She even gave me water to drink. I asked, ‘Which one of you is doing the lashes?’ She replied that she was the one.”

However, she claimed the atmosphere suddenly changed.

Instead of preparing for the beauty session, the women allegedly began questioning her about their relationship with a man she barely knew.

The lash technician alleged that she was accused of having dealings with the woman’s boyfriend because the man had once sent her money through Snapchat as encouragement for her hard work.

According to her, she had no idea that the prospective client was the man’s girlfriend.

She alleged that moments later, the questioning escalated into physical violence as the woman and another person in the apartment allegedly attacked her.

The beauty entrepreneur described the incident as a premeditated setup, claiming the apartment had been rented solely to lure and assault her.

“She collected an apartment to beat me. She and her friend were discussing before I entered, like they didn’t even know where to start from.”

Her emotional account has generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing concern over the alleged incident and warning business owners who provide home services to exercise greater caution when accepting appointments from unfamiliar clients.

Several social media users have also urged beauty professionals and other mobile service providers to verify new customers thoroughly, share their locations with trusted relatives or colleagues, and consider taking additional safety precautions before honouring appointments at private residences or short-let apartments.

As of the time of filing this report, the allegations remain unverified. The Nigeria Police Force has not issued any official statement on the incident, and there is no confirmation that any arrests have been made.

The lash technician has continued to call attention to her experience, saying she hopes her story will serve as a warning to others in the beauty industry to prioritise their personal safety while carrying out their work.