A man using the handle @KingNestle claimed to have deflowered his 16-year-old wife in a Twitter post that included a picture of a blood-stained bedsheet.
The article sparked widespread outrage and brought up serious issues regarding child marriage and the protection of the young girl involved.
In the now-viral tweet, @KingNestle evidently took pride, writing:
“Allahu Akbar, my wife was 16 years old and virginal. May Allah bless us with a long-lasting marriage.
The tweet’s accompanying photo of the blood-stained bedsheet added to the uproar over the circumstances.
A man posts a picture of a blood-stained bedsheet along with the statement, “My 16-year-old wife was a virgin.”
He also disclosed that they have been dating since 2019.
The truth Given that the girl and @KingNestle have been dating since 2019, the possibility of child marriage is increased. In Nigeria, the legal marriage age is 18 years.
The incident ignited a social media uproar about how common child marriage is.