There was palpable tension at a hotel in Abuja after reality TV star and Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a dramatic altercation over an alleged ₦200,000 dispute.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday and began inside Phyna’s hotel room before escalating to the lobby, drawing the attention of other guests and hotel staff.
Sources alleged that the argument stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving ₦200,000. What started as a verbal disagreement quickly spiraled out of control, with both parties raising their voices and refusing to back down.
Eyewitnesses further revealed that the situation intensified when friends and associates of those involved joined the fray, turning the heated exchange into a physical confrontation. The chaos disrupted the peace of the hotel, prompting security personnel to intervene.
Reports suggest that the situation became so tense that police officers were called in, and teargas was allegedly deployed to disperse the crowd and restore order within the premises.
The incident, which was partially captured on video, has since gone viral on social media, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and critics alike. Many have expressed shock over the public outburst, while others have called for calm and urged the reality star to issue a statement clarifying what transpired.
This controversy comes just weeks after Phyna made her return to public appearances following a period of mourning for her late sister, who tragically passed away in a road accident involving a Dangote truck.
Despite her recent efforts to maintain a low profile, the BBNaija winner once again finds herself at the center of public attention, this time, for all the wrong reasons.
