A surprising twist to a post-breakup drama has sparked intense debate on social media after a Nigerian woman reportedly had her ex-boyfriend arrested for trying to retrieve a mobile phone he had bought for her during their relationship.
The incident, shared on TikTok, quickly went viral as users weighed in on issues of gift ownership, boundaries, and break-up etiquette.
According to the story narrated on the platform, the man had gifted his then-girlfriend a phone last year. However, things went south between the two, and after their breakup, the boyfriend demanded the return of the phone.
Unknown to him, the lady had already swapped the original phone for a different one and smartly ensured that the new receipt bore her name, legally making her the recognized owner.
In a twist of events, when the ex-boyfriend insisted on reclaiming the phone, the woman took legal action and had him arrested for attempting to seize her property.
“The guy bought a phone for the girl last year,” the narrator explained. “But when the relationship turned sour, the girl swapped the phone and got a new receipt in her name. When he came back for it, she refused and got him arrested.”
Online Reactions: “Don’t Gift What You Can’t Let Go”
The story has since attracted thousands of reactions, with many social media users sharing diverse — and often humorous — opinions:
- @black_ola4: “If you’re not ready to part with something, don’t buy it for someone. Every gift I give, the receipt carries their name.”
- @crazykemmiee26: “If a guy buys me a phone, we break up, and he comes to collect it? Never! Even if he shows up with cult boys.”
- @KHEDDYSMART: “I don’t support collecting gifts back. But swapping the phone without informing me? That’s a big red flag.”
- @Promise Victor: “Ladies, always buy property in your father’s name if your husband doesn’t use ‘Mr. & Mrs.’ on documents. Protect yourself.”
- @AnnaBest: “My ex bought me a phone too, but didn’t give me the receipt. Now I’m stuck, can’t even swap it!”
Some users questioned why the boyfriend would return for a gift, while others debated the legality and ethics of the woman’s decision to replace the phone and make herself the documented owner.
Broader Conversation: Gifts and Entitlement
This viral episode has reignited the age-old debate around ownership of gifts after a breakup. While some argue that a gift should remain with the recipient regardless of the relationship’s outcome, others believe high-value items like phones should be returned out of respect.
Regardless of opinions, the incident serves as a cautionary tale for lovers: if you gift something, be prepared to let it go — or don’t give it at all.
