Nigeria: Young Prostitute Arrested After Stabbing Client in Port Harcourt (video)

A shocking video has been circulating widely on Nigerian social media for several days: a young woman, identified as a “runs girl” (a local term for an occasional sex worker), was handed over to police after being stripped naked, severely beaten, and publicly humiliated.

She is accused of stabbing a client named Jeff in an apartment in the Igwurita area of Port Harcourt (Rivers State, southern Nigeria).

Details from the Viral Videos

Several clips circulating on WhatsApp, Twitter (X), and TikTok show:

• Large pools and stains of blood on the floor and walls of the bedroom
• Blood spatter on the bed, curtains, and windows
• The young woman, completely naked, being interrogated and whipped by men who remain off-camera

One of the voices in the footage states that the victim, Jeff, was rushed to the hospital. As of now, no official information has been released about his condition.

The Suspect’s Chilling Account: “I Was Forced to Kill Him to Save My Sister”

In front of her assailants and the camera, the young woman gave a disturbing explanation:

• She was allegedly contacted by a man named Victor, a former client with whom she had previously had multiple sexual encounters.
• Victor reportedly offered her 2 million naira (approximately $1,200 USD) to go home with Jeff, sleep with him… and then kill him.
• According to her, Victor was holding her gravely ill younger sister hostage—the very sister for whom she had been engaging in prostitution to pay medical bills.
• The two sisters had lost both parents, leaving her solely responsible for the younger sibling.
• She claims Jeff was also aware of her sister’s illness.

“I had no choice; they were going to kill her if I didn’t obey,” she repeated through tears.

Outraged Reactions from Nigerian Netizens

The video has sparked a firestorm of reactions online:

• The majority are demanding that the young woman face the full weight of the law for attempted murder.
• Others, horrified by the way she was treated (stripped and beaten on camera), are calling for the arrest of the men who assaulted and humiliated her.
• Many are primarily demanding the immediate arrest of Victor and any other masterminds: “She might just be a pawn—find the people who orchestrated this!”

An Incident That Raises Serious Concerns

This case highlights several recurring issues in Nigeria:

• The exploitation of vulnerable young women through prostitution
• Human trafficking and pimping networks
• Mob justice and public shaming videos shared on social media
• Desperation caused by the lack of accessible healthcare

So far, the Rivers State Police Command has not issued an official statement. The investigation will need to establish:

• The true identity and role of “Victor”
• Whether the suspect’s sister was actually being held against her will
• The current health status of the victim, Jeff
• The exact circumstances of the attack

We will continue to monitor this case and keep you updated as soon as new developments emerge.