Abuja Woman Slapped After Rejecting Man's Advances
A disturbing incident unfolded in Abuja when a young woman was allegedly slapped by an older man after she rejected his romantic advances. The confrontation was captured on video and has since circulated widely on social media.
Details of the Altercation
According to the woman, she was waiting for a friend while listening to music through her headphones when the man approached her. He complimented her appearance, saying she looked good, and expressed interest in getting to know her. She responded with a polite 'thank you, sir' but declined his request. When she stated she did not want to know him, the man reportedly became angry and slapped her, knocking off her glasses.
In the video, the woman can be heard insisting, 'He slapped me,' while the man retorts, 'You're a stupid girl.' The man stands aggressively close to her, prompting the woman to warn him, 'Don't try it.'
Bystanders Intervene
A man in a work vest stepped in to physically separate the older man from the young woman. Despite this, the woman continued to insult the man, visibly incensed. A bike rider also tried to calm the situation, urging the woman to let it go. The older man denied attempting to woo her, asking, 'Who say I want to toast you?' The woman countered, 'I said I don't want to know you.'
The bike rider pleaded with her to move on, but she remained adamant, pointing out that he had witnessed the initial exchange. The man continued to berate her, calling her 'very stupid' and questioning, 'Am I your mate?'
Video Shows Man Lunging
Although the initial slap was not captured on video, the footage shows the man lunging at the woman after she repeatedly said 'no.' Another man joined the two peacemakers and eventually led the woman away. The older man left the scene on a motorcycle with the bike rider.
Shortly after, the friend the woman had been waiting for arrived. The woman recounted the incident, explaining that she had been listening to music when the man approached her. She told her friend, 'He said he wanted to know me, and I said I don't want to know him. That angered him, and he attacked me.'
Public Reaction
The video has sparked outrage online, with many condemning the man's actions and calling for better protection for women in public spaces. The incident highlights the dangers women face when rejecting unwanted advances.
