A suspected thief was caught and publicly slapped at the Dome Market after attempting to steal an iPhone 15 Pro Max from a gentleman.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment the thief was apprehended by a bystander, who grabbed him by the collar and attempted to search him.
As the thief resisted, the bystander delivered several weighty slaps, sparking a mixture of reactions from the crowd.
Onlookers could be heard shouting “thief!” while others sympathized with the perpetrator as he received the slaps.
The incident has sparked debate about the use of vigilante justice in combating crime. While some have praised the bystander for taking action, others have raised concerns about the potential for abuse and the need for law enforcement to handle such situations.
The Ghana Police Service has yet to comment on the incident, but it serves as a reminder of the growing concerns about phone theft and the need for increased security measures in public spaces.
Should vigilante justice be tolerated, or should we rely on law enforcement to handle such situations?
Watch video below;
Thief receives weighty sláps after being caught stealing a gentleman’s iPhone 15 Pro Max at Dome Market. pic.twitter.com/MHHr26df2E
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) July 26, 2024
This is how social media reacted to the video;
“Why are they not calling the police for his arrest?”
“Person wey shout krɔnfoɔ oo dey shout Jesus after heavy slap. No be juju be dat?!”
“Thieves will be thieves”
“The slap shock the Viewer”
“This small slap…tweaaa”