A landlord in [Nigeria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria) alleges that his tenant assaulted him after the owner announced a new rent of N350,000 for a self‑contained apartment the tenant has occupied for six years. The incident was captured on video, showing the landlord with a bandaged left eye while describing the dispute.
**What led to the confrontation?**
The tenancy began at N200,000 per year, and the landlord admits to raising the rent incrementally each year. The latest increase to N350,000 reportedly angered the tenant, who allegedly struck the landlord directly in the eye during a heated exchange.
**Key details from the video**
- Tenant’s occupancy: six years in the same unit.
- Original rent: N200,000; latest demand: N350,000.
- Landlord’s injury: bruised left eye, visibly bandaged.
- The landlord claims the punch occurred after he served the rent‑increase notice.
**Public reaction**
The clip quickly spread across social media, igniting discussions about the affordability of housing in the country. Many users questioned whether the footage was genuine or a comedic skit staged to attract views.
**Is it a staged performance?**
Critics point to the dramatic presentation and the timing of the video as possible signs of a pre‑planned comedy piece, noting that similar content often goes viral on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
The landlord’s post, originally shared on Instagram by the account @lindaikejiblogofficial, continues to generate comments and shares, reflecting broader concerns over rent hikes and tenant‑landlord relations in the Nigerian housing market.