A video has shown a pregnant Yoruba woman collapsed due to hunger in what has been described as a distressing manifestation of the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The incident, which occurred in Lagos, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for urgent intervention to address poverty and food insecurity.
Eyewitnesses recounted the harrowing scene as the pregnant woman, identified as Mrs. Adeola, struggled to make ends meet in the face of rising food prices and limited access to basic necessities. Reports suggest that Mrs. Adeola, who was visibly malnourished, had been experiencing severe hunger pangs for several days leading up to the unfortunate incident.
“A PREGNANT YORUBA WOMAN FELL, and IGBO FED HER”.
— Prince Adeshina (@RealAdeshina) February 20, 2024
Some Igbos have started a battle they cannot finish.
If we respond back, god go punish any Yoruba liberal trying to play rubbish game. pic.twitter.com/OD44R2EGwz
A video circulating on social media captured the moment Mrs. Adeola collapsed on the streets, clutching her swollen belly in agony. The gut-wrenching footage has sparked a wave of condemnation and renewed calls for government action to alleviate the suffering of vulnerable citizens.
The incident has reignited debates about the state of the nation’s economy and the government’s responsibility to ensure the well-being of its citizens, particularly the most vulnerable segments of society. Many have expressed frustration and anger at the perceived failure of leadership to tackle the pervasive issues of poverty and hunger plaguing communities across the country.
