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“We’re in the hospital, and I’ve spent over ₦600k” – Man’s pregnancy prank allegedly lands wife in hospital, sparks online outrage

A Nigerian man has stirred criticisms on social media after revealing that a prank he played on his wife resulted in a medical emergency and a costly hospital visit.

In a post shared by @RDapsychoo, the man disclosed that he and his wife, who have been married for three years without children, were at home when he jokingly told her that he had impregnated another woman.

"We're in the hospital, and I've spent over ₦600k" – Man’s pregnancy prank allegedly lands wife in hospital, sparks online outrage
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According to him, his wife fainted immediately after hearing the statement.

He said he quickly tried to explain that it was only a prank, but she remained unresponsive, forcing them to rush to the hospital. The man added that he has since spent over ₦600,000 on medical bills.

@RDapsychoo said: “My wife and I have been married for three years now with no kids, I pranked her by saying I got another woman pregnant, she fainted instantly, I shouted it was a prank, but she didn’t respond. Now We’re in the hospital, And I’ve spent over ₦600k.💔”

The post has triggered intense criticism online, with many users condemning the prank as insensitive and emotionally harmful, especially given the couple’s struggle with childlessness.

@Philose asked: “Omo you self. You wan kill am?”

@JosiahAdek6122 wrote: “Be expecting divorce documents.”

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