A video capturing a woman destroying her husband’s Nigerian passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Saturday, August 10, 2024, has sparked widespread reactions online. The woman, identified as Mrs. Igiebor, was seen tearing the document shortly after arriving at the airport. When questioned about her actions, an agitated Igiebor retorted, “Is it your passport?”
The video has gone viral, leading to significant concern among social media users. In response, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced it has launched an investigation into the incident, noting that such actions may violate Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015, which prohibits the willful destruction of Nigerian travel documents.
Here are some of the reactions from social media:
- @Morris_Monye: “All the immigration officers who stood by while the passport was torn to shreds should go on an immediate refresher course.”
- @allibaloo: “Nigeria Immigration needs a scapegoat, and this person has volunteered. She has committed an offence against the state. Ewon straight.”
- @Django147: “The immigration officers should also be questioned cuz how don’t you know you’re meant to arrest her the moment that happened??”
- @linusNoni: “There is no country in the world where you will tear the international passport of another person inside the airport and not get arrested by immigration. Look at how she walked away freely. These officers don’t even know their job.”
- @Biodun_O: “Happy wife, happy home. Na where e dey end be this. A gentleman and a dramatic woman, Na where e go end be this.”
- @adeewunmii: “Why do people embarrass their partner in front of strangers?”
- @OptimisticAda1: “And people were there watching. That’s why she could do such in Nigeria, witch.”
- @ademoye_mercy: “All I see is a wicked woman. No matter what happened, she should have gotten home first before taking any action. She disgraced her husband in front of strangers and their kids. If you marry the wrong person, your hell begins on earth. The officials there are very annoying. She should have been arrested. The passport is the property of the FRN, not her husband’s.”
The incident has ignited a broader conversation on social media about the responsibilities of airport authorities and the consequences of such actions.
