In a dramatic and unsettling scene that unfolded in Enugu State, two brothers were captured climbing onto the roof of their father’s house, demanding immediate financial settlement. The incident took place at Aku Road in Nsukka and was widely shared on social media, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
The two young men reportedly threatened to set the house ablaze if their demands for money were not met. According to eyewitnesses, the duo remained on the roof for hours, shouting at their father and making threats until bystanders intervened and alerted authorities.
The incident was first reported by user @ChuksEricE on X (formerly Twitter), who shared a picture of the brothers on the rooftop along with a brief description of what transpired. The tweet quickly went viral, prompting heated debate and backlash online.
Sons climb onto roof of father’s house in Enugu to demand financial settlement
In his caption, @ChuksEricE wrote: “This happened this morning at Aku Road, Nsukka, Enugu State. Reports say two brothers climbed onto the roof of their father’s house, demanding to be financially settled. They allegedly threatened to burn down the house if their father refused to meet their demands 😭🫵😳.”
It remains unclear what specific sum or type of settlement the brothers were demanding, but their method has been condemned as dangerous and irrational by many netizens.
Numerous social media users have weighed in on the matter, expressing everything from outrage and condemnation to concern and disbelief.
See some reactions below:
@DeJasper4Jesus: “They’re lazy. They should be thrown to jail. Where were they when their father was building the house? Was this the way their father threatened his own father for inheritance. They should be grossly ashamed.”
@Bigblog214594: “Tell this Niggas that I go still do it again lol I need is my phone and my charger fuck them.”
@el_victor014: “If them ever beg those boys I go vex for the person, make them leave the boys make them do wetin them do. Shey na if burn the house them go get peace of mind.”
@free2ryhme0: “Dem no wan work dey look for settlement.”
@Lucynneka5: “Na Enugu state get this week.”
WATCH VIDEO:
This happened this morning at Aku Road, Nsukka, Enugu State.Reports say two brothers climbed onto the roof of their father’s house, demanding to be financially settled. They allegedly threatened to burn down the house if their father refused to meet their demands😭🫵😳 pic.twitter.com/2TwnRmomJe
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 30, 2025