Man Beaten by Girlfriend After Allegedly Failing to Buy Phone Following S3xual Encounter
A viral video showing a young man being physically assaulted by his girlfriend has triggered widespread outrage and renewed conversations about domestic violence and gender-based abuse in Nigeria.
According to multiple reports, the altercation began after the man allegedly failed to fulfil his promise of buying his girlfriend a phone following a sexual encounter. The clip, which has circulated across social media platforms, shows the woman repeatedly beating the man while others watched.
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The victim, identified as Moses Chiuta, has now spoken out, claiming that the woman had previously lied about being pregnant and later told him she had aborted the pregnancy. He admitted that anger drove him to assault her as well — an act that has drawn strong condemnation from the public, with many insisting that he must also be held accountable.
The incident has since sparked intense debate online, with Nigerians calling for both individuals to face legal consequences. Others are calling attention to the stigma surrounding male victims of domestic violence, arguing that abuse against men is often dismissed or minimized.
Advocates say the case underscores the need for a deeper societal understanding of domestic violence as an issue that affects people of all genders. They emphasize that violence is never justified under any circumstance.
Support services remain available for victims in Nigeria, including the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Lagos State Domestic Violence Response Team, among other government and non-profit organizations.
The incident has also reignited conversations about healthy relationships, consent, communication, and mutual respect, with experts urging young people to prioritize emotional maturity and conflict resolution in their interactions.
Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on whether arrests will be made as investigations continue.
Man Beaten by Girlfriend After Allegedly Failing to Buy Phone Following S3xual Encounter