A suspected thief has reportedly been forced to eat garri and soup by community members who allegedly wanted him to regain his strength before subjecting him to further beatings.
A video circulating on social media captures the man seated on the ground with a plate of food placed in front of him, while several people surround him.
According to reports accompanying the footage, the community members served the suspected thief garri and soup in a plate and provided him with a bottle of water to wash his hands before eating.
The man, who appeared worried and uncomfortable with the situation, was reportedly pressured to eat the food despite his reluctance.
In what appeared to be an unusual moment, the people allegedly forced him to pray before he could begin eating.
The video shows the suspected thief sitting close to the food as the people around him appeared determined to prevent him from escaping.
The exact item he allegedly stole, as well as the location where the incident occurred, remains unclear.
It is also not known whether the community members handed him over to the police or took any further action after the incident.
The footage has attracted attention online, with viewers reacting to the unusual manner in which the suspected thief was reportedly treated.
While the community members may have suspected him of stealing, physically assaulting or humiliating a person is not a lawful substitute for reporting an alleged crime to the police.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unverified, and further details are needed to establish what led to the confrontation.
Watch the video HERE.
