A man was physically confronted by bystanders after he attempted to jump into the sea at night, allegedly moments after discovering his wife’s infidelity during a live video call.
The incident, captured in a 50-second clip believed to have been recorded along a Lagos waterfront, shows the distraught man standing near the water while still connected to the call. Witnesses said he tried to plunge into the sea but was quickly restrained by people at the scene.
Rather than consoling him, some of those who intervened were seen scolding and slapping him, demanding to know why he would consider taking his life “because of a woman.” The man remained tearful and largely silent throughout the ordeal.
The footage has since circulated widely online, drawing divided reactions.
“He is not a victim. He chose that woman,” one user, @neo_officialll, wrote.
Another, @ItsHimOlaa, added, “Just end the marriage, why end your own life???”
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Others, however, criticised the way he was treated after being rescued.
“When someone tries to take their own life, they need understanding, care, and emotional support can help them feel valued and encourage them to seek help instead of feeling more pain,” @nareshdarna stated.
Reacting to the conduct of the rescuers, @Classic_Wife said, “No one deserves to be mocked or hurt when they’re clearly in emotional pain. Betrayal can break people in ways we don’t see. What he needed was compassion, not punishment.”
Echoing similar concerns, @TheRealGulu wrote, “He is hurt but has nowhere to go to to vent. Even when he was saved from ending it all, he was beaten instead of properly counselled.”
The incident has sparked renewed debate about emotional distress, societal expectations placed on men, and the importance of responding to personal crises with empathy rather than aggression.