Man Locks Partner's Business in Umuahia, Issues Threats
A disturbing incident of domestic control and intimidation unfolded in Umuahia, Abia State, when an unidentified man deliberately locked up his girlfriend's shop and threatened to deal with her violently if she attempted to open it. The troubling situation came to public attention through the intervention of human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous, who confirmed the incident on Monday, November 34, 2025.
Human Rights Activist Intervenes
Ochiegbu Marvelous and his team responded to the scene where they took decisive action to help the victim. The activist personally broke the lock that the boyfriend had placed on the shop, effectively reopening the business for the woman. In his statement about the incident, Ochiegbu emphasized that the man had no legal right to lock the shop since all the documentation, including the rent receipt, bore the woman's name.
The activist shared updates about the situation through social media, writing in a mix of English and Pidgin: "Boyfriend don go lock em girlfriend shop for umuahia Abia state and vowed to deal with her if she tamper the key. I go help am break the shop key today then wait for his reactions."
Waiting for Next Moves
Following the successful reopening of the business, Ochiegbu Marvelous stated they were monitoring the situation closely and awaiting the boyfriend's next line of action. He reiterated that there was no justifiable reason for the man's actions and used the opportunity to send a message to other men engaging in similar behavior.
In his subsequent update, the activist pointed out: "He don't have any right to lock her shop. No justifiable reason at all. Some men should learn ooooo. Shop rent and other receipts bears the lady name. So wetin una want tell me."
At the time of reporting, the specific reason behind the man's decision to lock his girlfriend's business remained unclear. The incident has sparked conversations about economic control and domestic abuse within relationships in Nigeria, particularly highlighting how some partners use financial sabotage as a tool of manipulation and control.
