Two young men were apprehended at a cemetery for allegedly stealing wooden boards from graves with the intent to sell them as scrap metal. The incident has raised concerns due to the nature of the crime, as the act involves disrespecting the dead and desecrating graves.
A video capturing the scene was shared on a popular social media platform, formerly Twitter, showing the men standing with the stolen boards in their hands. The individuals were visibly held accountable for their actions as they were forced to pose for the camera while clutching the items they had taken from the graves.
In the video, the men were seen being paraded with their stolen loot. The description in the video mentioned that they were subjected to punishment for their actions, which included being beaten by locals before being shown off to the public. This form of punishment and public shaming was meant to send a strong message about respecting the sanctity of the dead.
The video quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussion and concern online. Many people took to the comments section to express their outrage and frustration over the men’s actions. The comments highlighted both the horror of stealing from the dead and the apparent lack of respect for societal norms regarding grave desecration.
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!”
WATCH VIDEO:
Two young men were apprehended by locals at a cemetery for allegedly stealing metal boards from graves to sell as scrap.
The two, suspected to be local scrap dealers were subjected to intense beatings before being paraded with their loot. pic.twitter.com/HOUuqtVVY0
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) April 21, 2025