A Nigerian man, identified on X as @Themrbachelor, has sparked widespread discussion after revealing that he and his fellow tenants locked their landlord outside the main gate of their residence. The incident occurred on June 28, 2026, and the man shared a screenshot of his phone call log showing multiple missed calls from the landlord.
Landlord's Strict Curfew Triggers Tenant Backlash
According to @Themrbachelor, the landlord had a strict policy of locking the main gate every night at 9:30 pm. Any tenant who arrived even one minute late was refused entry. This rule had been enforced rigidly, causing frustration among the tenants.
However, the tables turned when the landlord himself went out with his family and returned after the curfew. The tenants, fed up with the strict enforcement, decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. They collectively agreed not to open the gate for him, leaving him stranded outside.
Tenants Unite to Teach Landlord a Lesson
In his post, @Themrbachelor wrote: "My landlord is outside like this, he has been knocking the main gate since, me and my other co tenants had agreed nobody is opening the door for him tonight he should go back to where he is coming from too! He is always strict about locking the gate by 9:30pm everyday even if you're one minute late, he won't open it! Today he went out with his family and are just coming back now, all of us have said we won't open the door for him, he should feel how it is too! As at the time of typing this, he is still calling me ??Na there he go sleep this night! Or make he go back to where he is coming from too!"
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The story quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users. User @sir_dct commented: "The gate is just a gate. But the lesson here is that's forever. How you treat people when you hold the keys determines how they treat you when you're locked out. Build systems with grace, or be prepared to sleep in your car."
Another user, @ngene_6, said: "This is why it’s good to make rules you can also live with." Meanwhile, @Emmanuel1188563 simply laughed: "Lol ...let him have a taste of his own medicine."
Broader Implications for Tenant-Landlord Relations
This incident highlights the power dynamics in tenant-landlord relationships and the potential consequences of overly strict rules. While landlords have the right to set regulations, enforcing them without flexibility can lead to resentment and retaliation. The story serves as a reminder that rules should be applied fairly and with empathy.
