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A nursing mother has cried out for help on social media, expressing deep concern over her baby’s health due to a neighbor’s constant smoking of marijuana in their shared apartment building.
The incident, which sparked widespread concern on X (formerly Twitter), has prompted a response from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), assuring immediate intervention.
The mother, identified by her handle as @OgeyiAda, shared her distress online, revealing that her two-month-old baby girl had been repeatedly exposed to marijuana smoke from their neighbor, who allegedly smokes weed non-stop within the building.
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According to her, she woke up one morning to find her child choking and struggling to breathe, describing the intensity of the smell as if “he was in my room smoking.”
In an earlier post, the distressed mother responded to a comment suggesting she talk to the neighbor. She explained that she had already spoken to him days ago, informing him that the smell was affecting her baby.
However, the neighbor reportedly dismissed her concerns, insisting he had the right to smoke in the apartment he paid for—an attitude she described as inconsiderate and frustrating, especially since she also pays rent and has a vulnerable infant.
Unable to bear the situation any longer, she tagged the NDLEA on social media, pleading for urgent help and asking how to officially report the issue. “Please help me. She’s too little for this,” she wrote, drawing sympathy and outrage from hundreds of Nigerians who demanded swift action from authorities.
The NDLEA, through its official X account, responded compassionately: “We’re truly sorry to hear this. Please send us a DM with full details so we can take swift action. Your child’s safety matters.” The agency’s prompt reply reassured many users who had also voiced their concern over the situation.
This incident sheds light on the health risks and emotional toll that secondhand marijuana smoke can cause, especially in shared residential spaces. Medical experts have long warned that exposing infants to any form of smoke - be it from cigarettes or cannabis - can cause respiratory issues, developmental delays, and other health complications.
Social media users have since weighed in, with many criticizing the neighbor’s lack of empathy and calling for stricter enforcement of drug laws in residential areas.
Others encouraged landlords and estate managers to establish clearer policies that protect tenants, especially families with young children, from such exposure.
As of the time of this report, it is unclear if the NDLEA has taken any direct action at the residence, but their engagement suggests that an investigation is underway.
The situation also opens up broader conversations about tenants’ rights, personal freedoms, and the boundaries of responsible cohabitation in densely populated environments.
For many online, the key message remains simple: while everyone has a right to their space, it should never come at the cost of another person’s health - especially that of a newborn.
