A domestic violence incident has sparked outrage online after a Nigerian man was attacked by his wife’s brothers for allegedly beating her.

A viral video posted on X (formerly Twitter) shows the man, dressed in white, being physically assaulted by his in-laws inside his matrimonial home. One of the wife’s brothers is seen whipping him with a cane, while others tried to hold him down as the situation escalated. Bystanders could also be seen attempting to break up the fight. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

What Led to the Attack?

According to the video’s description, the man had earlier beaten his wife, which prompted her brothers to storm his house in retaliation. Their action has since triggered mixed reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether they were justified.

Netizens React to the Viral Video

The clip has generated heated arguments on social media, with users taking sides. While some praised the wife’s brothers for defending their sister, others condemned their method, warning that it could worsen family relations.

Here are some reactions:

• @elijah_aihie: “A brilliant way to exit the marriage…”

• @olat187: “Not acceptable to beat a woman. But if this happens, make the girl just dey go with them oooo.”

• @ChiMemeh: “Love this. Beat his ass up. No man born of a woman will touch my sister and I’ll sit and do nothing about it.”

• @Hamza2DWurld: “For Minna, one boy beat his wife to death with pregnancy bro. Kai, come see anger for my body as them dey tell me.”

• @dimeji48: “I swear na one by one me and my goons go visit those boys’ house.”

• @betacuntri: “Though it’s not good beating your wife, however, the action of her brothers is worse and could completely destroy the relationship between the two families.”

• @stmajora: “If you enter my house like this, one or two of you might leave in a box or a hearse.”

• @Chukwue96252533: “It’s better not to beat your wife. If she’s tired of the marriage, let her go.”

The Bigger Conversation: Domestic Violence and Retaliation

While the incident continues to trend, many have called for better ways to handle domestic disputes, urging families to seek legal or community mediation rather than resorting to violence.