A Thief was publicly humiliated by residents after being caught allegedly stealing a generator. As a form of punishment, the thief was made to carry the stolen generator on his head and dance around a pole, while the residents watched and mocked him for his wrongdoing.
The incident was captured in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), where the man’s face is clearly visible as he struggles to carry the heavy generator while dancing around the pole. The background is filled with residents singing, laughing, and ridiculing the thief as a form of communal justice.
The video quickly gained traction online, sparking a wide range of reactions from viewers who commented on the unusual and harsh nature of the punishment. Many expressed a mix of amusement, sympathy, and concern over the vigilante style of justice.
Below are some of the reactions shared by users on the platform:
BIG-FASH🥂: “Omor the buyers we still they among them if the transaction successful😂.”
Niffy pweety: “Na like this I suppose catch the person wey carry my generator 😩😩😭🤣🤣🤣.”
csyandmore✌️🇳🇬♎️⚖️: “Iswr nah to become thief hard pass for any profession 🤣🤣.”
Peace 12: “Aboki… if to say Northern part of Nigeria they will not forgive him.”
Yemi Xton: “Even people wey dey sing na barawo, hand go soon touch them.”
Karbinpoly123: “Anybody wey get Ram make E keep am well oo 😢 I go update una if I don see my own oo 😩🤲🏻.”
The clip not only went viral but also reignited conversations about crime, punishment, and community justice in many local areas.
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We don catch thief e go carry gen
♬ original sound – Abayomi