By Ghazali Ibrahim
A mix of reactions and outrage has swept across social media following a viral video showing the aftermath of a tragic incident in Choba, Port Harcourt, where a woman allegedly set her boyfriend ablaze during a relationship dispute.
The video, shared by X user @ChuksEricE, revealed the burnt remains of the victim’s room, with charred walls and ashes across the bed which indicates an evidence of the horrific act.
In the background, a distressed voice is heard saying: “Relationship no be by force o, marriage no be by force o. See wetin one nonsense girl do e boyfriend, she burn the boyfriend to ashes.”
The footage quickly gained traction, sparking a flood of reactions online, with users expressing a mix of anger, fear, and sadness.
“Na why I dey fear girls without future,” wrote @jay\_den111, capturing the fear many expressed about the dangers of toxic relationships.
Another user, @retweet\_repostz, condemned the act, saying, “This is utterly heartbreaking. May she be found and jailed for life.”
Some pointed fingers at the city’s growing trend of violent relationship fallouts.
“That Port Harcourt… some of them dey behave like psycho,” tweeted @Tuffseed2025.
Others took a more general view of the situation.
“Daughters of Eve them full PH,” wrote @NassMilli, while @tbh3145 remarked, “Things dey sup for that PH ooh.”
The incident has reignited conversations about domestic violence, with many calling on authorities to investigate and ensure justice is served.
While details about the victim and the suspect remain unclear, the overwhelming sentiment online is one of horror and a demand for accountability.
As of the time of filing this report, police in Rivers State have not issued a formal statement.
