📍 Lagos, Nigeria — A Heartbreaking Tale of Betrayal and Hope
Key Takeaways:
A Nigerian mother spent two years raising N2 million for her son’s N3 million medical surgery.
Her husband stole the funds, gambling them away and spending on his girlfriend.
The distraught mother sought refuge with her employer, whose husband paid the remaining amount for the child’s surgery.
The husband reported the employer for kidnapping, leading to his own arrest.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media.
🎲 “He Gambled Our Son’s Life Away”: A Mother’s Nightmare
In a devastating turn of events, a Nigerian woman’s relentless two-year effort to save her son was undone in a moment of betrayal. After tirelessly working as a cleaner, selling Ankara fabrics at night, and washing clothes to raise N2 million for her child’s N3 million surgery, her husband absconded with the funds.
He squandered the money on gambling and spent lavishly on his girlfriend, leaving their child’s life hanging in the balance.
Upon discovering the theft, the heartbroken mother sought help from her employer. Moved by her plight, the employer’s husband generously covered the remaining N3 million for the surgery, ensuring the child’s recovery.
In a bizarre twist, the husband accused the employer of kidnapping his wife and child. However, his actions led to his own arrest by the police.
This harrowing story has ignited a firestorm on social media, with many expressing outrage and disbelief.
A child is ill, and treatment cost 3 million naira.
— Phinesmiles (@_peesee has been suspended ) (@ps_wears) June 5, 2025
Mother becomes a cleaner, sells Ankara at night, and washes clothes for people who also gifted her few amounts to add to the money needed. She raised two million in two years.
Only for the father who didn't save anything,…
💬 Top Social Media Reactions:
@jumokeherself: “They should beat the spirit of theft out of him for 21 days straight before charging him to court. Omo ale jati jati.”
@GayleZoie: “These are the specimen of males that Nigerian women are told that if we don’t marry them, we’ll be alone, single and miserable. The other one took contribution for pregnant wife to buy dog. Dog!”
@OnasGee02: “Very sad experience. I met a girl who hustled for over a year to save for her jamb, admission, fees and miscellaneous. Just for the father to stumble across the cash, spent everything on drinks with his friends. Some parents ain’t worth the stress.”
@ps_wears: “A child is ill, and treatment cost 3 million naira. Mother becomes a cleaner, sells Ankara at night, and washes clothes for people who also gifted her few amounts to add to the money needed. She raised two million in two years. Only for the father who didn’t save anything, stumbled on the money while looking for something at home, then took it to go gamble and lodge his girlfriend in a hotel for one week.”
@legitngnews: “A Nigerian man gambled with the N2 million his wife managed to raise for their son’s healthcare. He returned to his family after someone had paid for the child’s surgery.”
This tragic incident underscores the depths of human betrayal and the resilience of a mother’s love. As the nation grapples with this shocking story, it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges many face and the importance of community support.
Original Story by Victoria Nwahiri, Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng
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