Umuada Carry Man in Wheelbarrow Over Alleged Repeated Assault of Wife, Incident Sparks Reactions

A group of Umuada (community women) in Isiagu has gone viral after they were seen carrying a man in a wheelbarrow as they reportedly prepared to punish him for allegedly repeatedly assaulting his wife.

A video from the incident, which has been widely shared on social media, showed the man being wheeled through the community by members of the Umuada. According to reports, the action was taken over allegations that he had consistently abused his wife. However, the specific circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified.

The development has sparked mixed reactions online. While some praised the women for standing up against domestic violence, others argued that the punishment amounted to jungle justice and should have been handled through legal channels.

Some reactions below:

@EmekaNwanonye: “It’s still jungle justice no matter how we may want to look at it.”

@F_indX: “As a married man, make you no ever enter Umuada problem. Those women no too nice.”

@Nnaoma_: “Things we love to see till it’s our community.”

@GregoryOgo_: “That’s the kind of power women have in Igbo society. When modern-day Igbo women claim they don’t have power, they forget that when Umuada approach a king with an issue, they can influence his decision.”

@Geraldchuks_99: “After this, some people will still say Igbo culture is misogynistic. Which other culture in Nigeria can do this to a man?”

@KelvinNgb: “If you’re Igbo or you’re marrying an Igbo woman, try very hard to avoid problems with Umuada. Nobody will want to side with you. They once seized my uncle’s GP tank because of his wife’s unpaid levy.”

@Hiyhtaste: “Before it reaches this stage, just know the matter has become very serious.”

@good_goverance: “This is the consequence of being poor in Nigeria and Igbo society in particular. Whatever happens in your life, never be poor.”

@anasuachara: “In all you do, please avoid any confrontation with Umuada. They are more powerful than the community association. Some are judges, professors and captains of industry. They also have children who are well placed in society.”

@USowerri: “Make una give the wheelbarrow some maintenance too.”

@mrsemjay: “This is like punishing someone with a rollercoaster ride.”

@NnamdiOdigbo: “This is the same Igbo culture some feminists claim oppresses women. They don’t know the influence Umuada have in Igbo land.”