A Nigerian man has reportedly been subjected to jungle justice by an angry mob after he was accused of stealing a young boy’s penis while returning from Shiloh, an annual religious program.
A video of the incident, currently circulating on X (formerly Twitter), shows the accused man surrounded by a mob that is relentlessly beating him as they demand that he restore the boy’s missing penis. The chaotic scene reflects the intense emotions of the crowd, who believe the accused is guilty of the bizarre act.
The young boy, who appears visibly distressed, can be seen standing nearby as the mob continues to assault the man, insisting he return the missing organ. Throughout the video, voices can be heard demanding answers from the man, repeatedly questioning whether he has restored the boy’s penis.
This disturbing incident has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing outrage and disbelief over both the accusation and the violent actions of the mob. Some have condemned the jungle justice approach, calling for a proper investigation, while others remain skeptical about the man’s guilt.
The situation has highlighted ongoing issues with mob justice and superstitious beliefs in certain parts of the country, raising questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the need for public awareness campaigns to address such incidents.
See some reactions below:
@DublingreenB: “2024 una still dey do these things 🤦🏾 no hope of development for that country.”
@BAMBAM1475: “I don’t believe the man did it, my mind is telling me the man is innocent.”
@EmmaOba1987: “I hope they understand anyone in distress can’t have an erection. This country is hell of a place. Look at the set of people we are sharing space with.”
@Golden_Nick22: “This is a mental illness. A psychologically disturbed guy accused my tiler of doing the same thing only for us to get to the police station and he recanted immediately.”
@ibrahim_oz8080: “The girl say make him give am yin prick back something wey Dey give her joy.”
@alexxitonurreo: “In 2024 ??? I watched this video with so much anger😡 .. those police men are such a disgrace…. Imagine beating someone who’s innocent all because somebody said his penis is missing. If they ask them to show proof nau, they’ll start bringing flimsy excuses.”
@emmanuel_a66398: “D police man de use style de touch e own every 1mins if e still dy there… Oga nor wan loss guard him John Thomas.”
WATCH VIDEO:
Mob apprehend man and son for reportedly stealing a boy's manhood on his way home from Shiloh pic.twitter.com/vBhIWgdYac
— The Benin Blogger (@TheBeninBlogger) December 14, 2024
