A disturbing incident unfolded on Friday when a young man, just returning from the annual Winners Chapel convention known as Shiloh, accused another man of stealing his genitals, igniting a violent mob response.
Witnesses report that a crowd quickly formed around the man, who was accompanied by his young son. A video of the incident shows the accuser demanding the return of his "stolen" genitals, as the mob brutally assaulted the accused.
Despite the arrival of police officers who placed the accused man in handcuffs, the beatings continued. The man, visibly distressed, pleaded for his life, insisting that he was innocent of the accusations. In a moment captured on video, he can be heard saying in Pidgin, "You go just kill me for nothing, I no touch am," as the mob persisted in their attacks.
His young son, though spared from the worst of the violence, was nonetheless seen sitting on the ground next to his father, visibly scared and confused by the events unfolding around him.
The footage of this shocking assault has since gone viral on social media platform X, eliciting a strong public outcry. Users expressed their disbelief and anger at both the mob mentality and the police response. Comments criticized the irrational violence, with one user stating, “In 2024??? I watched this video with so much anger. Those policemen are such a disgrace.”
Others voiced sympathy for the accused, questioning the mob's actions and highlighting the broader issues of mental health and societal development in Nigeria. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of mob justice and unfounded accusations in society.
The police have yet to provide a statement regarding the incident or the status of the accused man. Further developments are anticipated as public scrutiny intensifies over the actions of both the mob and law enforcement.
For those interested, the video of the incident is available on Telegram Channel.