A lady has reportedly involved the police after a man popularly known as “Egbon Adugbo” allegedly insulted her for rejecting his advances.
In Yoruba culture, Egbon Adugbo loosely describes a man who sees himself as streetwise or a senior figure within a neighbourhood — with “Egbon” meaning elder and “Adugbo” referring to the local community. While the term itself is neutral, it has increasingly been associated with men who approach women unsolicited.
According to reports, the man approached the lady, but she declined to engage with him. Angered by her refusal, he allegedly lashed out verbally, calling her “Olosho,” a derogatory Yoruba term commonly used to insult women by implying prostitution.
Feeling humiliated and disrespected, the lady reportedly reported the incident to the police, who have since taken action against the man.
The case has sparked mixed reactions online. While many applauded the lady for standing up for herself and confronting harassment, others questioned whether verbal insults alone should be treated as a criminal offence.
Social media reactions
@Laugh_drip commented: “This is how some men behave and it is not good at all. As a matured man, if a lady doesn’t want to answer you, just leave her alone. Women plenty for this life.”
@tigerwoodin asked: “Is calling someone olosho a crime?”
@aobinna585 questioned: “On what grounds are they arresting him?”
@PASCAL_Global wrote: “Well deserved. Some of these uneducated men need to learn how to respect ladies. Na every lady be olosho to them genuinely.”
The case highlights ongoing discussions about street harassment in Nigeria and the importance of addressing both verbal abuse and unsolicited attention toward women.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
