Two Nigerian men were recently caught stealing large pots, an act that led to their public humiliation in a community. The incident, which has since gone viral on TikTok, showcases an unusual form of punishment meted out to the thieves. They were made to wear tyres around their necks and dance in front of an onlooking crowd, creating a dramatic and somewhat comedic scene.
The viral video captured the two men dancing reluctantly while the stolen pots were placed conspicuously nearby as evidence of their crime. The caption of the video, “Dem go thief pot wey dem wan take cook Xmas rice and chicken,” insinuates that the men intended to use the stolen pots to prepare meals for the upcoming Christmas celebrations.
The video has sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms, with many debating the morality and necessity of such punishment. Some viewers sympathized with the men, attributing their actions to hunger and hardship, while others criticized them for resorting to theft despite the tough economic situation.
Many users also commented on the creative punishment, questioning its effectiveness and humanity. Others drew comparisons to characters from popular video games and movies, adding a humorous twist to the situation. The discourse highlights both the serious issue of theft and the unconventional ways some communities deal with offenders.
See some reactions below:
Owerri baddest hair stylist: “Chai make una live dem I go pay for dey pot how much is it 😩😩na person Papa be this nah 🥺.”
Adachukwu🫀🧜🏻♀️🐅⚡️🌊💦: “Is all this necessary🥺🥺🥺 because of pot??”
Jr laspama ☯️🏴☠️: “That guy with pot cover looks like 1 guy inside Mortal Kombat 😂.”
Rickynunly: “Nah hungry oooo do dem please forgive dem.”
CHIDERA 042: “No be master lee for Mortal Kombat be that 🤣🤣🤣.”
Impretty_xx: “Please why is there tires on them? Please leave them the country is hard, hope you people didn’t harm them?”
Opendoor114: “Even who catch thief think say him holy pass.”
Irabor Bose: “There’s no justification for stealing but those people who steal with their pen for their generations yet unborn what happens to them.”
Emmy: “Make una dey try fear god for this country you catch thief you say make dey dance.”
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