A Nigerian landlord has sparked reactions on social media after alleging that his tenant punched him in the face following a disagreement over an increase in annual rent.
In a viral video circulating online, the landlord appeared with a bandage covering his left eye as he narrated the alleged incident.
According to the property owner, the tenant had been living in his self-contained apartment for six years, with the initial annual rent reportedly fixed at ₦200,000.
The landlord admitted that he had increased the rent every year during the tenancy, with his latest decision to raise the annual payment to ₦350,000 allegedly triggering the confrontation.
He claimed that the tenant became angry over the proposed increase and subsequently punched him in the eye.
The video has generated mixed reactions online, with the alleged incident drawing attention to the growing concerns surrounding rent increases and the affordability of accommodation in Nigeria.
While some viewers may sympathise with tenants struggling with rising housing costs, disagreements over rent do not justify physical violence.
