Nigerian Mother Laments After Baby Gets Caught in Rat Trap Set by Husband
A Nigerian mother took to social media to vent her frustration after a rat trap placed by her husband to catch rodents ended up trapping their baby instead.
In a now-viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the visibly distressed mother briefly appears on camera before showing the baby sitting directly on the adhesive trap, which had been left on the floor.
Clearly upset, she blamed her husband for the incident, expressing disbelief and anger that such a dangerous item was placed within the baby’s reach.
The clip quickly spread across social media, sparking a wave of comments from concerned and amused users alike.
See some reactions below:
Haby💎: “Just imagine if she wasn’t in a diaper 🤭.”
👑Dml🥰: “The trap actually caught a verrrrryyy big rat 😂😂.”
sanne..m: “My nephew stepped on it with both feet and got stuck. He didn’t even call anyone to help—he just waited till we noticed it was quiet 😭🤣🤣.”
💊ADDICT 💔: “Mama please, call a professional gas engineer to fix that hose on the floor 🙏 It’s very dangerous—I’m speaking from experience.”
Don Mayor ♎️ 🇳🇬🇬🇧: “Cruise or not, how did that happen? Someone really sat the toddler on a rat trap just for content? 😂😂😂”
theebabe89: “My first thought was to remove the diaper and lift the baby, but after reading these comments, I’ve changed my mind too 😂😂 leave her.”
The video has ignited a broader conversation online about child safety in the home and the unintended risks of everyday objects.
