A young man in Eket is reportedly receiving medical treatment after he was allegedly assaulted by his girlfriend and four of her friends following a complicated relationship dispute.
According to sources familiar with the incident, the man, believed to be in his early 20s, had been in a relationship with a young woman before allegedly beginning a secret affair with one of her close friends.
Trouble reportedly began when the main girlfriend, who had traveled out of town, returned during the festive period and discovered that her boyfriend had grown close to her friend. What started as suspicion quickly turned into confrontation after the alleged betrayal became clear.
Sources claim the young woman, feeling hurt and betrayed, allegedly arranged a meeting with the man. What he may have thought was a normal conversation reportedly escalated into a physical attack involving several individuals.
The young man was said to have sustained serious injuries and is currently recovering. Details surrounding the full circumstances of the incident are still emerging, and no official statement has been released at the time of writing. The situation has sparked conversations online about relationship conflicts, betrayal, and the dangers of taking revenge too far.
