A Nigerian woman has shared her surprising and strong reaction after a man touched her breast in public in Mushin, Lagos, sparking widespread discussions about sexual harassment and self-defense.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the lady recounted the shocking incident, where she revealed that the man had the audacity to pat her breast, an act she found highly inappropriate and invasive.
In response, the woman immediately retaliated by slapping the man, which left a visible handprint on his face. She shared her experience in a tweet, saying, “I just hard-slapped a man in Mushin right now. He had the fucking audacity to pat my breast, like he used his hand to pat it. I slapped him so hard, my handprint was on his face. I wish I took a picture. I’m still shaking, but I’m glad I reacted immediately. I’m going home to cry.”
The woman emphasized that she did not hesitate in defending herself when the man crossed the line. She expressed pride in her quick response, noting that her slap had a clear impact on the man, leaving a mark on his face. However, she also revealed that she was shaken by the event and would later cry, reflecting the emotional toll of such experiences.
Following the incident, she shared a heartfelt update, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming support she received from both friends and strangers online. She wrote, “Hi guys, thank you so much, really. I’m actually grateful for all the love. This tweet also created a safe space for women to share their sexual harassment experiences. I’m so sorry for all the experiences that have been shared, both here and in my DMs.”
She continued, “Honestly, I’m not braver than anyone. I’ve frozen before and gone home to cry. Sometimes, I downplay it and blame myself. But today, I was just full of it, and I made sure to hit him with all my strength so he could at least feel the impact of what he did. I still cried because you can never truly get over it.”
Her post sparked a flood of reactions from concerned individuals, with many offering words of encouragement, support, and solidarity. Some shared their own similar experiences and expressed admiration for her bravery in standing up for herself. Others offered empathetic responses, acknowledging the emotional toll of such incidents and encouraging her to take care of herself.
See some reactions below:
@DHKRULLAH: “What’s giving people the courage to sexually harass strangers in public? You for kick am for preeq… You did well. So sorry you experienced that.”
@adetola_AA: “God, I’m really sorry you had to experience this babe.”
@ChinyereOnuigwe: “I remember the one guy bringing out his d* to rub against my leg and wank in a bus. So proud of myself, the moment I found out I took the metal end of my purse and slammed that d* HARDDD and he was too ashamed to shout. Yes, I cried 20ltr tank but I’m so happy I reacted.”
@Gracebal0: “Stay safe dear, don’t feel shame. Feel empowered. You’re a strong woman.”
@rajatendu_dey: “It’s okay to feel a mix of emotions; take care of yourself and reach out to someone you trust if you need to talk about it.”
@Layomi__O: “Very good for the immediate reaction. So sorry. I hope he feels the slap in his dead brains.”
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