Two young men were caught and apprehended at a cemetery for stealing wooden boards from graves to sell as scrap metal.
A video of the incident was shared on a popular social media platform, formerly Twitter.
In the video, the men were made to hold the stolen boards tightly and pose for the camera.
According to the video’s description, the individuals were punished for their actions before being paraded with the stolen items.
The post sparked widespread concern and discussion online, with many individuals taking to the comments section to share their thoughts and reactions.
See some reactions below:
@ThemGoTalk1: “Imagine stealing from the dead and still not securing the bag. Even the ancestors are shaking their heads.”
@KSnetne: “Graveyard shift gone wrong! Stealing metal from graves? Even ghosts wouldn’t sign off on that hustle. Hope the beatings came with a free lesson in respect for the dead, and better career choices.”
@Emmanue48407309: “THIS IS AWFUL & DISGUSTING! How dare they even think about doing this to the dead? It’s a taboo to desecrate graves in our society. Absolutely no respect to the memory of the dead. They should be given some serious jail sentences!”
@GideonAmeyow: “These scrap dealers them dey worry pass.”
@Lucifers_Cousin: “they crossed the line chale.. they should be dealt with severely!”
