A troubling incident unfolded in Onitsha this morning, where a woman identified as Mrs. Joy Adaku was violently assaulted due to an unpaid debt.
The altercation occurred after Mrs. Adaku failed to repay a loan of 200,000 naira borrowed from a friend late last year.
According to eyewitnesses, Mrs. Adaku was confronted by a group of men believed to be hired by her creditor.
The confrontation quickly escalated, resulting in Mrs. Adaku being physically beaten. Passersby intervened and managed to disperse the attackers before the situation worsened.
Local authorities have been alerted to the incident, and an investigation is underway. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where she is reported to be in stable condition.
The community has expressed outrage over the incident, calling for justice and emphasizing the need for peaceful conflict resolution.
