Ejiro, the Nigerian woman previously declared missing in Lagos, has broken her silence, saying she left home willingly to escape family pressure. Her story is sparking wider conversations on mental health and autonomy.
- Ejiro was reported missing in early April, causing widespread concern.
- She says she wasn’t missing — she simply needed space from family.
- Described the public panic as “surreal” but chose to remain silent at the time.
- Criticised her family’s approach, calling it controlling and emotionally suffocating.
- Her return and explanation have stirred conversations on boundaries and burnout.
What seemed like a missing person’s case was, in reality, a cry for personal space. Ejiro’s quiet exit reflects how overlooked emotional boundaries can be in many Nigerian families. She described feeling “silenced” and “manipulated” — a sentiment others quietly carry. Her honesty cuts through stigma and opens the door to more honest talks about mental health, especially for young women navigating family expectations.
How many others feel lost without ever leaving home? Ejiro’s story might just start the right kind of conversations.
