A disturbing incident happened on Sunday, 19 July 2026, in Abakpa, Enugu State. Neighbours rushed to help a woman after they heard her children shouting “Mummy, help!” The kids’ cries drew people’s attention to the compound where the woman’s husband was allegedly assaulting her.
According to eyewitnesses, the man was beating his wife inside their home. The children were crying and calling for help, which made neighbours run to the scene. Some people used ropes to hold the man while others attended to the injured woman. A video of the event is now trending on social media.Watch Video Here
Abakpa is a busy area in Enugu metropolis, Enugu State. This latest case has raised fresh concerns about domestic violence in our communities.
Many people in the compound said this was not the first time there was trouble in that house. The quick action by neighbours helped to stop the situation from getting worse.
Reactions on Social Media
The video has sparked a lot of reactions online. Many Nigerians are angry and calling for an end to wife-beating.
