A dramatic scene unfolded at Lagos Airport on Saturday when a woman, visibly upset, shredded her husband’s international passport shortly after their arrival from abroad.
The shocking incident, recorded on video and widely shared on social media, has provoked widespread outrage and calls for legal action.
In the footage, the woman is seen angrily tearing the passport, which is considered government property.
Her actions have sparked a debate about the legality and implications of such behaviour.
“Is it your passport?” she can be heard asking, before scolding her husband and expressing her frustration, “If you want to sleep there, sleep there. This is Nigeria, this is where you will be.”
The passport was torn into pieces and scattered across the floor, while the husband calmly gathered the fragments.
Airport officials attempted to deescalate the situation, advising the husband to remain composed and avoid engaging with his wife’s outbursts.
A voice, believed to be the that of a co-traveller, was heard saying that the problem between the man and the woman began in the aircraft.
The video, posted by Nigerian social media user Chude Nnamdi on his X (formerly Twitter) account, quickly went viral.
Nnamdi’s post attracted significant attention, with many Nigerians expressing shock and concern over the incident.
As of now, the reasons behind the woman’s extreme action remain unclear, and neither she nor her husband have provided an explanation.
The incident has sparked a lively discussion on social media platforms, with users debating the legal ramifications of destroying a passport.
Airport officials have yet to comment on the incident, and it is unknown if any legal action will be taken against the woman.
The passport, issued by the Nigerian government, is considered an important document, and its destruction is viewed by many as a serious offense.
Responses on social media have been mixed:
Yaya Oseni (@YayaOseni) expressed frustration, noting that a passport is the property of the Nigerian government and questioning why an arrest has not been made.
MUDIAGA (@Mudiaga247) criticized the handling of the situation by immigration officers and condemned the woman’s actions as inappropriate and harmful to her marriage.
Sir Chrys (@ChristogonusEh1) argued that the destruction of the passport constitutes a crime against federal property and called for accountability from the airport officials.
bankole ogungbade (@bankaulay) drew a parallel with the treatment of damaged national currency, suggesting similar legal consequences should apply.
Teju Bayewumi (@tejubayes) stressed that the woman should be arrested, as the passport is government property.
Tosin Bamidele (@TosinBamidele8) speculated that the incident might have been staged for attention, questioning the couple’s intentions.
