Deborah Sylvia, a woman arrested alongside seven suspected armed robbers, has revealed during interrogation that her current boyfriend gave her a stolen phone and that her previous boyfriend is serving time in prison for robbery. Sylvia made the disclosure in a video that has since gone viral on social media, where she admitted knowing her boyfriend was an armed robber but denied ever participating in any robbery operations.
Interrogation Details and Admission
In the interrogation video, Sylvia said the man, whom she described as her current boyfriend, contacted her after they had been apart for some time and invited her to visit with her son. During that visit, he gave her one of the phones that had been stolen. When asked when she discovered the phone was stolen, Sylvia initially said she learned about it later but subsequently said she only found out when she was arrested.
Sylvia also revealed that her first boyfriend is in prison for robbery, and that she knew her second boyfriend was an armed robber. She admitted she had not reported him despite knowing his criminal activity. She denied ever accompanying the man to remove the phone's IMEI number, which is used to identify a mobile device.
Social Media Reactions and Speculation
The interrogation has sparked a wave of reactions on X, with some users speculating about Sylvia's possible role in the alleged criminal activities, while others mocked her relationship history. Daniel Ethan Truth and Liberty, posting as @Noal865671, suggested that women who date armed robbers sometimes play other roles in criminal operations.
"She's a part of the gang..It's their type that provides account numbers, helps to sell stolen items and even keeps weapons for the armed robbers. They sometimes even help set up unsuspecting people with their armed robber boyfriends," he wrote.
Another user, @exDrovii, compared her relationship history with the tendency of some women to date men involved in internet fraud. "The way some girls like to date yahoo boys This one own na armed robbers " the user wrote.
More Reactions and Calls for Investigation
Similarly, @murtala_AK mocked Sylvia's reported relationships, writing, "She is literally the definition of 'I can fix him, but if I can't, I'll find another one who needs fixing.' Sister is running a talent acquisition agency for correctional facilities!"
Another user, @_cheryve, joked about who Sylvia might date next, writing, "This one has already dated two armed robbers. Her next boyfriend is definitely yet to be released from prison." Barry Juana, posting as @Barry_Juana1, called for further scrutiny of Sylvia's relationships, writing: "Release and monitor her movement; investigate any guys she dates for armed robbery..."
The comments reflect a mix of suspicion, humour and criticism, but the claims made by social media users about Sylvia's possible involvement in robbery remain unverified. The circumstances surrounding the reported arrest, the identities of the seven suspects and the specific allegations against Sylvia were not immediately clear.
