Mrs. Favour Igiebor, the woman who recently tore her husband’s passport, has shared her side of the story. She explained that her actions were driven by a long-standing frustration in her marriage, and she felt compelled to act for herself.
Mrs. Igiebor emphasized that her years of sacrifice in the marriage should not be dismissed, suggesting that her decision was a form of standing up for herself. She urged those who have seen the video and judged her based on the short clip to avoid making snap judgments without understanding the full context of her actions.
“I have been dealing with this issue for a very long time,” Mrs. Igiebor said. “I had to wait until we returned to Nigeria to act, rather than doing it in Europe. You need to understand what led to this, rather than just focusing on the action itself. I am not someone who would act irrationally; I have my reasons and have endured many challenges.”
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She continued, “When you are pushed to the limit, you must respond. I didn’t want to add to his stress, which is why I waited until we were in Nigeria. Please do not make comments without knowing the full story. I have dealt with numerous family issues and cannot continue to suffer in silence.”
Mrs. Igiebor expressed that her suffering should not be overlooked. “I endured a lot with him, and I refuse to let my sacrifices be disregarded. Actions speak louder than words. I needed to show that I have been enduring.”
Earlier on Monday, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced it would investigate the incident. The NIS noted that her actions might violate Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015 (as amended), which prohibits the willful destruction of Nigerian travel documents. The act specifies penalties for such offenses.
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