A Nigerian man caught stealing chickens was subjected to public humiliation, forced to wear one of the stolen birds as a tie around his neck.
The incident, shared on social media, sparked mixed reactions. While some saw it as a necessary deterrent, others condemned the jungle justice, emphasizing the importance of presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
The man’s alleged repeated thefts had exhausted the community’s patience, leading to this unusual punishment. As the video circulated, opinions ranged from concerns about equal treatment for all offenders to criticisms of the harsh punishment. The episode highlights tensions between community justice and formal legal processes.
Jose: “Like I knew this face, the man is not normal please my honourable rescue him.”
Paul: “Irony of life…the one who stole due to hunger is being seen as the thief while those who steal our common wealth are shield and seen as hero’s. Notwithstanding, stealing is stealing there is no justification to it. But on the other hand if only both are treated the same…🤔.”
Celine: “He is not serious he will not still something big, the money he is going to sell it would not even pay him back the energy he uses in catching it.”