A family dispute between Nigerian siblings living in Canada has gone viral after a 17-year-old boy called the police on his 22-year-old elder sister over a disagreement, leading to her being forced to leave their apartment.
The older sister, who said she is the legal guardian of the boy, shared her side of the story in a series of TikTok videos, explaining that the conflict started when her younger brother allegedly sold several of her personal belongings without permission.
Among the items, she claimed, was a scooter worth $700, which he allegedly sold for just $100, a 65-inch TV and her bed.
She said she had been away in Toronto since February, job-hunting after falling ill in late 2024 and losing her job.
In her absence, she allowed a friend to sublet her room while their father continued paying her brother’s rent.
She alleged that her roommate, in collusion with her brother, sold her belongings without her consent.
Upon her return, she confronted her brother, who reportedly called the police on her and accused her of being a criminal.
In her words: “I got back today and this is what I faced. My brother took my $700 scooter and sold it for $100. The police asked me to leave the apartment even after I explained everything.”
The sister said she felt betrayed and was shocked that the authorities sided with her brother’s version of events. She announced that she would be pursuing legal action against him.
She expressed regret that he was paying her back with evil for taking him in when their father and her sister vowed to have nothing to do with him because of his bad behaviour.
The videos have triggered intense reactions on social media, with many commenting on the state of the siblings’ relationship and the influence of their upbringing.
Reactions:
@florad_xplorer: “How can you soil your family name like that over material things? Clearly a messy upbringing.”
@Tj_kristoff: “These two need to visit their village for a proper check-up.”
@FlyShadow1151: “Maybe the guy pays the rent or is next of kin—that’s the only reason he could kick her out.”
@onlineguru__: “They’ve carried their Naija-style family drama abroad.”
@Kishozzy: “She should work with the police. They can help if she handles it right.”
@Myndsetfilms: “At least the police were calm. In Naija, they’d both end up in a station.”
A video capturing parts of the incident has further fueled the online conversation.
See the video here.
