Thief Caught After Using Fake Bank Alert to Buy N5m Cloth at Boutique
Image Credit: toriA Nigerian man in Benin, Edo State, was caught after attempting to buy a ₦5 million cloth with a fake bank alert at a boutique.
A video circulated on X showed the suspect being beaten and dragged by onlookers as a woman accused him of using juju to commit the crime.
The incident sparked various reactions online, with some condemning the theft and others raising concerns about the suspect’s treatment before police intervention.
The event highlights ongoing issues of fraud and community responses to crime in Nigeria.
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