On the social media platform X, a user with the handle @Nick_Zari stirred controversy by sharing a coffin image and wishing an untimely demise upon his own father. This shocking post was accompanied by a caption that falsely claimed, "My Dad was laid to rest yesterday 😭😭May his soul REST IN PEACE 🗽." The image in question can be seen here:
However, the true owner of the photo, @thulejude, swiftly exposed this deceitful act and condemned @Nick_Zari for using his mother's coffin image to seek attention, even expressing a sinister hope that the deception would have lasting consequences. The revealing tweet can be viewed in its entirety here:
Reactions from netizens poured in:
@GladysOkiria commented, "I saw someone use this pic saying the mum was laid to rest. I swear y'all play too much."
@SammyCartercfc added, "Elon Musk money, da real... cc why you go da do like this."
@ichiBACK1 expressed their disapproval, saying, "Using another person's mom casket for Twitter impressions is so SICKKK."
@ElvisCyril5 lamented, "This generation, smh 🤦🏽♂️."
@onlyfadek reacted with disbelief, writing, "So you people steal things like this too. Haaaaaa. Subhanallah 🤦🏽♀️."