- A trending video has sparked outrage after marketers at Oyigbo Market in Rivers State were seen publicly confronting and shaming a lady over the clothes she wore.
- The incident has triggered debate online about public harassment,While some Nigerians condemned the marketers’ actions as harassment, others argued that the lady’s outfit was inappropriate for a conservative market environment.
A trending video has sparked reactions after marketers at Oyigbo Market in Rivers State were seen publicly shaming a lady over the clothes she wore.
The video shows the woman being confronted by some people at the market, with the incident drawing criticism from Nigerians who questioned why anyone should be harassed over their outfit.
Several social media users described the incident as unnecessary and called for people to respect others’ personal choices.
@Just_AskMO: Nigerians don’t mind their business
@Edvinng: This is assault sha. What’s their business?
@Brightttrx: This is so bad , why harass the poor girl
@madinedum: That man is a bastard We need to be civilised in this country
@Chibuonyedum: What kind of retarded society is this? She’s well dressed for the weather, it’s a fuckin hot climate here.
@realnameSIRI: Same people wen say them no want sharia because them go tell them Wetin to wear for public or what hairstyle to carry dey assault person because of Wetin she wear
@Daniel_ceezar: This is what joblessness and hunger cause because how can people be this stupid?
@Chukwunons63680: Dress the way you want to be addressed
@Samy244203: This is pure illiteracy Both them and the girl
@EricDior94: Nigeria is so backward god forbid
@Foxyblueu: I completely despise public harassment, but you can’t wear club clothes to a conservative local market and expect things to go smoothly.
