A man has taken to his social media lamenting how a supermarket in the Emirate Mall in Ilorin, Kwara state, allegedly denied him access because of his baby’s disability.
In the emotional video shared on TikTok, the man revealed that he had visited the mall to shop for his daughter but ended up feeling humiliated.
“I’m very disappointed. I took my baby here for shopping, but it’s so sad that the security officer sent us out because of my baby,” he said.
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According to him, the security guard denied them entry without any proper explanation, apparently due to the condition of the child.
However, in a follow-up update, he explained that the Chief Security Officer of the mall later intervened and allowed them inside.
The video has since gone viral, drawing reactions from concerned individuals who flooded the comment section with mixed responses, many condemning the initial treatment and showing support for the man and his child.
Oluwafisayomi 💋💋 said; “She looks peaceful, why are they being mean to her? It’s really sad.”
Abiola Sunday Adeoye wrote; “the fact still remains that you never give up on your daughter ….. I’m proud of you 🙏 may God bless you.”
Pokz reacted; “but nothing wrong with the baby….or am not seeing well??”
Timmynaija HairDynasty commented; “This breaks my heart like never before, the reason why I have been thinking on how to start a centre for children living with special needs. May the universe give me the financial strength to make this happen in Nigeria.
Thesheyifunmi said; “This is just plain wrong. No one should be turned away or treated differently because of a child’s condition. We need to do better as a society disability isn’t a reason for discrimination. Ps we need to raise awareness on conditions like this.”
KendieYeyeOgeJosie commented; “why should a common security misbehave …nah that security job the man will do for the rest of his life…jus be strong bros..its well.”
Blizzyscorner said; “to me the father don’t need to carry her like this there’s a way he should have carried her that wunt make people to be scared or something else, see the way he carried her now.”
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Ajoksbaby🌸🌼 wrote; “I don’t trust this man though, he chases clout with the girl on TikTok! His page is always taken down by TikTok.”
Watch the video below:
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