VIDEO: Controversy as Brekete Family host slaps woman who ‘set child on fire’

Ahmad Isah, a human rights activist who helps people get justice, has come under criticism for slapping a woman who allegedly assaulted a child.

Isah, popularly called ‘ordinary president’, hosts a long-running radio and television programme known as ‘Brekete Family’.

In the latest BBC Africa Eye documentary, the activist can be seen slapping a lady who was accused of setting her brother’s daughter on fire over an allegation that she is a witch.

Watch the video below.

https://twitter.com/maazi_chinedu/status/1394074236264882182?s=20

Isah’s action has elicited mixed reactions from Nigerians on Twitter.

While some expressed support for his action, others argued that he should have restrained himself and not physically abuse the woman.

Below are some Twitter reactions.

Lol why TF are people under this post saying he’s not supposed to slap her

We’re talking about a child here.

How the heck will she empty a bottle of kerosene and lit fire on a child for crying out loud

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And y’all are bothered about slap https://t.co/1ebF9KcORK

— Egovin 🚗 (@Kylareetarh) May 17, 2021

Don’t care if I’m losing my job but I’ll most likely do the same.

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This would be me physically assaulting about the vilest lady outchea. https://t.co/iKyKB9bBMg

— Forlán (@viqforlan) May 17, 2021

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https://twitter.com/michael_mickyt/status/1394309975384723461?s=20

He had NO right to hit her. He is not judge and jury, if we say he can, then others can, if others can, others will. Where does it end?

Get angry yes! Use that anger to ensure justice is served. We're not animals. https://t.co/bSiPrMETuc

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— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) May 17, 2021

If you say he shouldn't have slapped her then you need to be slapped yourself, wickedness without remorse 😡 https://t.co/hySBCnPfLU

— 𝙶𝚕𝚊𝚖𝚣 (@Irebamiolakanm1) May 17, 2021

Nigga !!!! this man can't even slap well if that woman is still conscious….. https://t.co/OhfUXDI90k

— BOFURIN (@FatedGlory) May 17, 2021

https://twitter.com/Mclawrenceco/status/1394302175443030020?s=20

He doesn’t have the right to slap her that’s against human rights ….
Atleast he for wait make them off the camera then call me to join him 🤦🏿‍♂️ https://t.co/8ojGv0gc0S

— Daddy👑Matilda (@judexskipo) May 17, 2021

That slap is well deserved. People complaining of "assault" will do worse if their child is involved. Shove your fake activism up your ass https://t.co/nfiWJbBWdk

— seun (@olxwaseun) May 17, 2021

The slap was small tbh. She doesn't even look remorseful. https://t.co/7O05zCMzKZ

— H. (@zira_Jauni) May 17, 2021

Professionally wrong but morally, omo she deserved more https://t.co/Y1I0Jl0yJV

— Angél tells stories (@Goodkaaaarrmmaa) May 17, 2021

A slap in the least thing she should be worried about.
It goes against the ethics of the profession though. But lighting a child on Fire. Come On!!! https://t.co/eti38jHjxA

— Kingpremier🚫🇨🇦🇨🇦🇬🇧🇬🇧 (@EdorheJones) May 17, 2021

What if burning this kid’s head had led to death?What if this kid was yours?You are trying to tell me that when you see the person that did this to your kid you won’t beat her nearly to death? Chai! .The man was obviously furious about it and I swear if I was the one I’d do worse https://t.co/anpIGz5tX3

— FORTUNATE 💙 (@cat_loving1con) May 17, 2021

Everybody read this comment section and know Nigeria can never get better menh 🤦🏿‍♂️ 😞😡🤬 Nah slap everybody dy talk leave pinkin aside God shit https://t.co/CdRngKQ2sD

— SLIMM ❤️ (@osejawelo) May 17, 2021

He had no right to SLAP her,no matter what,that's ABUSE right there,and He can be SUED for that. https://t.co/f2MwNADazl

— ANDREW EDEGHERE (@SUPANATURALSON) May 17, 2021

Was he right to slapped her? NO
Did she deserve a slap? Yes
Did she get the slap she deserved? No
That place is toxic because the guy also will not know what came over him, just the way she did not know what came over her. https://t.co/SMY0t5tVJi

— national leader (@nationalleader5) May 17, 2021